Fast food vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fast food and chocolate chip cookie
- Fast food is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and folate, yet chocolate chip cookie is higher in copper and manganese.
- Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily saturated fat needs 48% more than fast food.
- Fast food contains 11 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate chip cookie. While fast food contains 0.89µg of vitamin B12, chocolate chip cookie contains only 0.08µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in fast food is lower.
- The glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 CalciumCalcium | +63.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +219% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +311.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1012.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1444.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +574.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | -68.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +170.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 14.071g | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.08µg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.386mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 1.365mg | 27% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 28.4g | 25% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 5.7g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 4.541g | 19% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 11.2µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.94mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 139µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.177mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.663mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 70mg | 12% |
| Folate | 80µg | 33µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.184mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.084mg | 10% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 488kcal | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 58.2g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 8.241g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.48mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.259mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 100mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 62mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 197mg | 221mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 58.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 331mg | 341mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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
43%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.578g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.