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

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A recap on differences between wafer and chocolate chip cookie

  • Wafer is higher in iron, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B2, yet chocolate chip cookie is higher in vitamin A and selenium.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily saturated fat needs 49% more than wafer.
  • Wafer contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate chip cookie. While wafer contains 2.858mg 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 Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more IronIron +61.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~55mg
~equal in Potassium ~221mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.663mg

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.
Wafer
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.184mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 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 ProteinProtein +15.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more WaterWater +26.7%
~equal in Other ~2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
52% 31% 17%
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 -69.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.541g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Chocolate chip cookie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.241g 14.071g 45%
Cholesterol 2mg 70mg 23%
Fats 14.2g 28.4g 22%
Iron 4.01mg 2.48mg 19%
Vitamin A 3µg 139µg 15%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Selenium 5.7µg 11.2µg 10%
Sodium 580mg 341mg 10%
Copper 0.463mg 0.386mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.365mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 8.241g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.177mg 7%
Carbs 72.7g 58.2g 5%
Phosphorus 132mg 100mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Folate 47µg 33µg 4%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.084mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 4.541g 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Calories 433kcal 488kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.184mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.259mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Protein 6.6g 5.7g 2%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.663mg 1%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.94mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 38mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 69.3g 58.2g N/A
Magnesium 53mg 55mg 0%
Potassium 210mg 221mg 0%
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.08µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Chocolate chip cookie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Wafer
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.83g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.