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Biscuit vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Cookie dough different?

  • Biscuit is richer in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Cookie dough is higher in Manganese.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Calcium 20% more than Cookie dough.
  • Biscuit contains 2 times more Selenium than Cookie dough. Biscuit contains 19.5µg of Selenium, while Cookie dough contains 9.1µg.
  • Cookie dough is lower in Sodium.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough types were used in this article.

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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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
4
:
6
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Calcium +658.1%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +102.4%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Cookie dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Contains more Calcium +658.1%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +102.4%

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
7
:
2
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Vitamin A +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Folate +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Cookie dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Folate +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
2
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Other +146.2%
Contains more Fats +16%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Cookie dough
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Other +146.2%
Contains more Fats +16%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.751
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Cookie dough
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.751

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cookie dough Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 56.6g Cookie dough
Protein 7g 5.4g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 18.9g Cookie dough
Carbs 44.6g 59.1g Cookie dough
Calories 353kcal 424kcal Cookie dough
Sugar 2.18g Cookie dough
Fiber 1.5g 2.5g Cookie dough
Calcium 235mg 31mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.14mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Cookie dough
Phosphorus 164mg 104mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 147mg Cookie dough
Sodium 580mg 294mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.54mg 0.64mg Cookie dough
Copper 0.082mg 0.11mg Cookie dough
Manganese 0.378mg 0.765mg Cookie dough
Selenium 19.5µg 9.1µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 70IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Cookie dough
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.234mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.148mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.865mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.372mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.041mg Cookie dough
Folate 61µg 35µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.04µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.088mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.211mg 0.177mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.227mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.414mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.257mg Cookie dough
Methionine 0.132mg 0.122mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.278mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.291mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.125mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 24mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 4.751g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 10.531g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 2.592g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Cookie dough
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
25%
Biscuit
16%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.