Saltine cracker vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between saltine cracker and chocolate chip cookie
- Saltine cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and selenium, yet chocolate chip cookie is higher in copper.
- Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily saturated fat needs 69% more than saltine cracker.
- Saltine cracker contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate chip cookie. While saltine cracker contains 5.714mg of vitamin B3, chocolate chip cookie contains only 1.365mg.
- The amount of sodium in chocolate chip cookie is lower.
- The glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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 IronIron | +211.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +318.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1675% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 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 | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5703.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +562.9% |
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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| Iron | 7.72mg | 2.48mg | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 0.244g | 14.071g | 63% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 28.4g | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.177mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.184mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.386mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 1.365mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 4.541g | 26% |
| Folate | 124µg | 33µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 341mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.142g | 8.241g | 20% |
| Selenium | 21.4µg | 11.2µg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 139µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Protein | 10.5g | 5.7g | 10% |
| Carbs | 82.3g | 58.2g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 488kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 19.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.259mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 221mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.663mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 79.6g | 58.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.38g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.94mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.827g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.