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Chocolate vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Chocolate chip cookie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 71% more than Chocolate chip cookie.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has 3 times less Iron than Chocolate. Chocolate has 8.02mg of Iron, while Chocolate chip cookie has 2.48mg.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 Calcium +47.4%
Contains more Iron +223.4%
Contains more Magnesium +165.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +106%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +113.8%
Contains more Copper +166.3%
Contains more Manganese +114%
Contains more Selenium +273.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains more Iron +223.4%
Contains more Magnesium +165.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +106%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +113.8%
Contains more Copper +166.3%
Contains more Manganese +114%
Contains more Selenium +273.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1088%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +636%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1088%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +636%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.1%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +487.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Equal in Fats - 28.4
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Fats +10.1%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +487.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Equal in Fats - 28.4
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.8%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Chocolate chip cookie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 4.88g 5.7g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 31.28g 28.4g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 58.2g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 488kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 38mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 2.48mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 55mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 100mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 221mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 341mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.94mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.386mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.663mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 11.2µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 50IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.184mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.177mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.365mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.259mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 33µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.08µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.072mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.191mg Chocolate chip cookie
Isoleucine 0.224mg Chocolate chip cookie
Leucine 0.391mg Chocolate chip cookie
Lysine 0.214mg Chocolate chip cookie
Methionine 0.106mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.279mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.123mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 8mg 70mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Chocolate chip cookie
Saturated Fat 18.519g 14.071g Chocolate chip cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 8.241g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

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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
10%
Chocolate
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.