Ground beef vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ground beef and chocolate chip cookie
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, chocolate chip cookie is higher in copper, manganese, and vitamin A.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 100% more than chocolate chip cookie.
- Ground beef has 6 times more zinc than chocolate chip cookie. While ground beef has 5.84mg of zinc, chocolate chip cookie has only 0.94mg.
- Ground beef has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 ZincZinc | +521.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +223.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +388.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7266.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +194.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +270.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3012.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +371.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +318.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +924% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | -56.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1013% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.08µg | 100% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.94mg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 14.071g | 36% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 5.7g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.386mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 4.541g | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.663mg | 28% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 28.4g | 20% |
| Carbs | 0g | 58.2g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 1.365mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.084mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 139µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 11.2µg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 488kcal | 12% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 341mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.184mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 100mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 55mg | 9% |
| Folate | 7µg | 33µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.259mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.48mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 8.241g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 241mg | 221mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 58.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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
46%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.998g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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