Gingerbread vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between gingerbread and chocolate chip cookie
- Gingerbread is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet chocolate chip cookie is richer in copper, vitamin A, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate chip cookie is 50% higher.
- Gingerbread contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate chip cookie. Gingerbread contains 0.19mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate chip cookie contains 0.084mg.
- Gingerbread contains less cholesterol.
- Chocolate chip cookie has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.
Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +892.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +391.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 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 | -70.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.541g
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 14.071g | 45% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.386mg | 21% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 28.4g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 139µg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 11.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.084mg | 8% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 488kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 100mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 221mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.94mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.48mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 5.7g | 4% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 58.2g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 8.241g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.259mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 4.541g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.365mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.08µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.177mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.184mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.663mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 341mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 58.2g | N/A |
| Folate | 33µg | 33µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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