Croissant vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between croissant and chocolate chip cookie?
- Croissant is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B5; however, chocolate chip cookie is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, and iron.
- Chocolate chip cookie's daily need coverage for copper is 34% more.
- Chocolate chip cookie contains 3 times less vitamin B5 than croissant. Croissant contains 0.861mg of vitamin B5, while chocolate chip cookie contains 0.259mg.
- Chocolate chip cookie has less sodium.
We used Croissants, butter 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +102.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +243.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +382.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +232.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +307% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
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 | -17.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +315.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.386mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 4.541g | 23% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 11.2µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.184mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.663mg | 14% |
| Folate | 88µg | 33µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.259mg | 12% |
| Fats | 21g | 28.4g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 14.071g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 55mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 8.241g | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 139µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.48mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 341mg | 5% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 5.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.365mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.177mg | 5% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 488kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 58.2g | 4% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 221mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.94mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.084mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 100mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 58.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 37mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
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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
35%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.412g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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 ($)