Chocolate chip cookie vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chocolate chip cookie and shortbread
- Chocolate chip cookie has more copper, vitamin A, manganese, and magnesium; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily copper needs 33% more than shortbread.
- Shortbread contains less cholesterol.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is 50.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +292.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +192.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +328.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +59300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.37g
~equal in
Fats
~26.22g
~equal in
Carbs
~63.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.541 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +22.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 488kcal | 514kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 5.37g |
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| Fats | 28.4g | 26.22g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.2g | 62.48g |
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| Carbs | 58.2g | 63.78g |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 221mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 2.48mg | 2.98mg |
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| Sugar | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.386mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 341mg | 353mg |
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| Vitamin A | 594IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 139µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.663mg | 0.393mg |
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| Selenium | 11.2µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.184mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.365mg | 3.275mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 81µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Choline | 0.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.071g | 8.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.241g | 6.708g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.541g | 8.326g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.391mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.106mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg |
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| Valine | 0.279mg |
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| Histidine | 0.123mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.966g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)