Chocolate chip cookies vs instant ramen: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chocolate chip cookies scores 10/100 and instant ramen 9/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Chocolate chip cookies
492 kcal per 100 g. 2 cookies: 22 g
Instant ramen
440 kcal per 100 g. 1 package: 81 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesInstant ramen492 vs 440 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinInstant ramen5.1 vs 10 g per 100 g
- More fiberInstant ramen2 vs 2.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarInstant ramen33 vs 2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even171 vs 181 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even8.1 vs 8.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chocolate chip cookies, 100 g | Instant ramen, 100 g | Chocolate chip cookies, 22 g | Instant ramen, 81 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 492 kcal | 440 kcal | 108 kcal | 356 kcal |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10 g | 1.1 g | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g | 60 g | 14 g | 49 g |
| Sugars | 33 g | 2 g | 7.2 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 2.9 g | 0.4 g | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 25 g | 18 g | 5.4 g | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g | 8.1 g | 1.8 g | 6.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0.3 mg | 0 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 1 µg | 0 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Potassium | 171 mg | 181 mg | 38 mg | 147 mg |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 4.1 mg | 1.2 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 21 mg | 4.6 mg | 17 mg |
| Magnesium | 41 mg | 25 mg | 9 mg | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 311 mg | 1855 mg | 68 mg | 1503 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.