Pasta vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pasta and chocolate chip cookie
- Pasta has more folate; however, chocolate chip cookie has more copper, manganese, iron, vitamin A, magnesium, and potassium.
- Chocolate chip cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 70% more.
- Pasta has 2 times more folate than chocolate chip cookie. Pasta has 64µg of folate, while chocolate chip cookie has 33µg.
- Pasta is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +205.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +820.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +315.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +196% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +147.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1102.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2604.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +545.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 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 | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6546% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +958.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 14.071g | 63% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 28.4g | 42% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.386mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 4.541g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 8.241g | 20% |
| Selenium | 11.2µg | 20% | |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.663mg | 19% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 488kcal | 18% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.48mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 139µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 341mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 70mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 58.2g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 55mg | 9% |
| Folate | 64µg | 33µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 221mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 100mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.084mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.94mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.177mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.259mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 1.365mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.184mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 5.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 58.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.