Chocolate chip cookie vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate chip cookie and taco shells different?
- Chocolate chip cookie is richer in copper, vitamin A, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2, while taco shells are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily need for saturated Fat 35% more than taco shells.
- Taco shells are lower in cholesterol.
- Taco shells have a higher glycemic index (69) than chocolate chip cookie (50).
Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Taco shells, baked 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 IronIron | +51.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +241.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +163.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3394.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~63.49g
~equal in
Other
~1.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.541 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +18.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -49.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 488kcal | 476kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 6.41g |
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| Fats | 28.4g | 21.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.2g | 56.79g |
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| Carbs | 58.2g | 63.49g |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 83mg |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 100mg |
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| Potassium | 221mg | 231mg |
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| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.64mg |
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| Sugar | 1.5g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 0.386mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.61mg |
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| Starch | 54.94g |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 233mg |
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| Sodium | 341mg | 324mg |
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| Vitamin A | 594IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin A | 139µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg |
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| Manganese | 0.663mg | 0.56mg |
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| Selenium | 11.2µg | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.184mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.365mg | 1.867mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 69µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g |
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| Choline | 29.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.071g | 7.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.241g | 6.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.541g | 5.495g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.391mg | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.106mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.279mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.123mg | 0.167mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.966g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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