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

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What are the differences between crackers and chocolate chip cookie?

  • Crackers are higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, chocolate chip cookie is richer in copper and vitamin A.
  • Chocolate chip cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 43% more.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains 3 times less vitamin B3 than crackers. Crackers contain 4.352mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate chip cookie contains 1.365mg.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has less sodium.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has a lower glycemic index (50) than crackers (63).

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.8%
Contains more IronIron +62.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +205.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 ProteinProtein +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
Contains more WaterWater +81.5%
~equal in Fats ~28.4g
~equal in Carbs ~58.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Chocolate chip cookie DV% diff.
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 4.541g 57%
Saturated fat 5.562g 14.071g 39%
Copper 0.104mg 0.386mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg 23%
Phosphorus 248mg 100mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.177mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.184mg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.365mg 19%
Iron 4.03mg 2.48mg 19%
Sodium 726mg 341mg 17%
Folate 92µg 33µg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 139µg 15%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Magnesium 18mg 55mg 9%
Selenium 6.7µg 11.2µg 8%
Calcium 120mg 38mg 8%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.663mg 7%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.94mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 8.241g 4%
Potassium 118mg 221mg 3%
Fats 26.43g 28.4g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.259mg 3%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Protein 6.64g 5.7g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.084mg 2%
Calories 510kcal 488kcal 1%
Carbs 61.3g 58.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 59g 58.2g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.123mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers Chocolate chip cookie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Crackers
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.509g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.