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Pecan vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pecan and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Pecan has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Chocolate chip cookie is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pecan covers your daily Manganese needs 167% more than Chocolate chip cookie.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has 5 times less Zinc than Pecan. Pecan has 4.53mg of Zinc, while Chocolate chip cookie has 0.94mg.
  • Pecan contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans 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.
Pecan
Pecan
9
:
1
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +177%
Contains more Potassium +85.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +381.9%
Contains more Copper +210.9%
Contains more Manganese +578.7%
Contains more Selenium +194.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Chocolate chip cookie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +177%
Contains more Potassium +85.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +381.9%
Contains more Copper +210.9%
Contains more Manganese +578.7%
Contains more Selenium +194.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.48

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.
Pecan
Pecan
7
:
5
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +960.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Chocolate chip cookie
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 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +960.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
2
:
3
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Fats +153.4%
Contains more Carbs +319.9%
Contains more Water +61.9%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Chocolate chip cookie
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 Protein +60.9%
Contains more Fats +153.4%
Contains more Carbs +319.9%
Contains more Water +61.9%
Contains more Other +35.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
3
:
0
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376%
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Chocolate chip cookie
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 9.17g 5.7g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 28.4g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 691kcal 488kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 38mg Pecan
Iron 2.53mg 2.48mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 55mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 100mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 221mg Pecan
Sodium 0mg 341mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.94mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.386mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.663mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 11.2µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 56IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.184mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.177mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 1.365mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.259mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.084mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 33µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.072mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg 0.191mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.224mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg 0.391mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg 0.214mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg 0.106mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.27mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg 0.279mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg 0.123mg Pecan
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 14.071g Pecan
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 8.241g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 4.541g Pecan

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Pecan Chocolate chip cookie
Low Fats diet ok
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
31%
Pecan
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.891g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.