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Ice cream vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ice cream and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Ice cream has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Chocolate chip cookie is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily need of Copper 40% more than Ice cream.
  • Ice cream has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Chocolate chip cookie. While Ice cream has 0.39µg of Vitamin B12, Chocolate chip cookie has only 0.08µg.
  • Ice cream has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice creams, vanilla 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 Calcium +236.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Iron +2655.6%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +1578.3%
Contains more Manganese +8187.5%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +236.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Iron +2655.6%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +1578.3%
Contains more Manganese +8187.5%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1076.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +560%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1076.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +560%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +970.2%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +158.2%
Contains more Carbs +146.6%
Contains more Other +122.2%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +970.2%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +158.2%
Contains more Carbs +146.6%
Contains more Other +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +904.6%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +904.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 3.5g 5.7g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 11g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 23.6g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 207kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Sugar 21.22g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 38mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 2.48mg Chocolate chip cookie
Magnesium 14mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 105mg 100mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 80mg 341mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.94mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.023mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.008mg 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 1.8µg 11.2µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 421IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.2mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.184mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.177mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.365mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.259mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 5µg 33µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.08µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.072mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.146mg 0.191mg Chocolate chip cookie
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.224mg Chocolate chip cookie
Leucine 0.316mg 0.391mg Chocolate chip cookie
Lysine 0.258mg 0.214mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.106mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.27mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.217mg 0.279mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.088mg 0.123mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 44mg 70mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 14.071g Ice cream
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 8.241g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ice cream Chocolate chip cookie
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Ice cream
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.281g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.