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Cookie dough vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cookie dough and Chocolate cake

  • Cookie dough has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Chocolate cake has more Copper, and Selenium.
  • Cookie dough covers your daily need of Manganese 21% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Cookie dough contains 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Chocolate cake. While Cookie dough contains 10.531g of Monounsaturated Fat, Chocolate cake contains only 6.039g.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cookie dough is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Iron +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +173.2%
Contains more Calcium +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Potassium - 140
Equal in Sodium - 315
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +173.2%
Contains more Calcium +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Potassium - 140
Equal in Sodium - 315
Equal in Zinc - 0.69

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 B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Water +59.5%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Equal in Carbs - 53.4
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Water +59.5%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Equal in Carbs - 53.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.761
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.761

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 56.6g 51.8g Cookie dough
Protein 5.4g 5.3g Cookie dough
Fats 18.9g 15.1g Cookie dough
Carbs 59.1g 53.4g Cookie dough
Calories 424kcal 371kcal Cookie dough
Fiber 2.5g 1.6g Cookie dough
Calcium 31mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 2.14mg 1.61mg Cookie dough
Magnesium 28mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 104mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 147mg 140mg Cookie dough
Sodium 294mg 315mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.64mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.11mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.765mg 0.28mg Cookie dough
Selenium 9.1µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 70IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Cookie dough
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.141mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 1.137mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.304mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.041mg
Folate 35µg 27µg Cookie dough
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.068mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.177mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.414mg 0.407mg Cookie dough
Lysine 0.257mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.122mg 0.116mg Cookie dough
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.265mg Cookie dough
Valine 0.291mg 0.283mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.125mg 0.12mg Cookie dough
Cholesterol 24mg 58mg Cookie dough
Saturated Fat 4.751g 5.43g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 10.531g 6.039g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Cookie dough
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.