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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 B12, and vitamin A; 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.
  • The glycemic index of taco shells is higher.

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% 55% 12% 6% 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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16400%
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 DV% diff.
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 5.495g 30%
Fiber 0.8g 6.7g 24%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.08mg 20%
Phosphorus 102mg 233mg 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 1µg 18%
Saturated fat 11.051g 7.105g 18%
Manganese 0.17mg 0.56mg 17%
Magnesium 12mg 83mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.203mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.216mg 13%
Zinc 0.38mg 1.61mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 10%
Copper 0.2mg 0.113mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 1.867mg 8%
Selenium 8.4µg 4.8µg 7%
Calcium 29mg 100mg 7%
Iron 2.22mg 1.64mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 8.6µg 6%
Fats 18.8g 21.79g 5%
Potassium 111mg 231mg 4%
Choline 6.5mg 29.9mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.522g 6.935g 4%
Carbs 68.9g 63.49g 2%
Sodium 282mg 324mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Folate 76µg 69µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.69mg 1%
Protein 6.1g 6.41g 1%
Calories 467kcal 476kcal 0%
Net carbs 68.1g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 20.24g 1.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.215mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.308mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.315mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

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
35%
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.