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Cookie dough vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cookie dough and Biscuit different?

  • Cookie dough is richer in Manganese, while Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Calcium 20% more than Cookie dough.
  • Cookie dough contains 8 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. Cookie dough contains 24mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit contains 3mg.

Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
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%
Contains more Calcium +658.1%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
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%
Contains more Calcium +658.1%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%

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 B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.