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Cheesecake vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheesecake and Cookie dough different?

  • Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Cookie dough is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cookie dough is 27% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 40 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cookie dough. While Cheesecake contains 159µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cookie dough contains only 4µg.
  • Cookie dough has less Cholesterol.

Cheesecake commercially prepared and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +64.5%
Contains more Iron +239.7%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +446.4%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Contains more Calcium +64.5%
Contains more Iron +239.7%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +446.4%
Contains more Selenium +75%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +681.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +735.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +856.4%
Contains more Folate +94.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 +681.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +735.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +856.4%
Contains more Folate +94.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +19%
Contains more Water +198%
Contains more Carbs +131.8%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.4
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
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 Fats +19%
Contains more Water +198%
Contains more Carbs +131.8%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Cookie dough Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 56.6g Cookie dough
Protein 5.5g 5.4g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 18.9g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 59.1g Cookie dough
Calories 321kcal 424kcal Cookie dough
Sugar 21.8g Cookie dough
Fiber 0.4g 2.5g Cookie dough
Calcium 51mg 31mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 2.14mg Cookie dough
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Cookie dough
Phosphorus 93mg 104mg Cookie dough
Potassium 90mg 147mg Cookie dough
Sodium 438mg 294mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.51mg 0.64mg Cookie dough
Copper 0.02mg 0.11mg Cookie dough
Manganese 0.14mg 0.765mg Cookie dough
Selenium 5.2µg 9.1µg Cookie dough
Vitamin A 547IU 70IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 4µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.234mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.148mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.865mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.041mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 35µg Cookie dough
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.04µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.088mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.222mg 0.177mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.227mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.414mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg 0.257mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.122mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.278mg Cookie dough
Valine 0.314mg 0.291mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.125mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 24mg Cookie dough
Saturated Fat 9.921g 4.751g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 10.531g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 2.592g Cookie dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
16%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.