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Butter cookie vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Butter cookie and Taco shells

  • Butter cookie has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12, however, Taco shells are higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Butter cookie covers your daily Cholesterol needs 39% more than Taco shells.
  • Taco shells have less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Taco shells, baked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +77%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +591.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +323.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +229.4%

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.
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% 40% 12% 12% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
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% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3858.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +405.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +360%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~69µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.9%
Contains more WaterWater +39.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g
~equal in Carbs ~63.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +459.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Taco shells Opinion
Calories 467kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.1g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 18.8g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 68.1g 56.79g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 63.49g Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 29mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 111mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 2.22mg 1.64mg Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 0.8g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.2mg 0.113mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 102mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 282mg 324mg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 17IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A 165µg 1µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 8.4µg 4.8µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.216mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.08mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 1.867mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 76µg 69µg Butter cookie
Trans Fat 0.172g Butter cookie
Choline 6.5mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 11.051g 7.105g Taco shells
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.04mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.22mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.308mg 0.197mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.29mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg 0.287mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Taco shells
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
34%
Butter cookie
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.946g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie 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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/nutrients
  2. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.