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Cookie dough vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cookie dough and eggs

  • Cookie dough has more manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3, while eggs have more copper, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 210% higher.
  • Eggs contain 29 times less manganese than cookie dough. Cookie dough contains 0.765mg of manganese, while eggs contain 0.026mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cookie dough is lower.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of cookie dough is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Egg
Egg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +79.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2842.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1718.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.5%

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% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2814.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3625%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2675%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +78.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5176.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133%
Contains more WaterWater +387.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +158.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.2%

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 Egg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.11mg 2mg 210%
Cholesterol 24mg 373mg 116%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.11µg 45%
Selenium 9.1µg 30.8µg 39%
Manganese 0.765mg 0.026mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.513mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 1.398mg 21%
Carbs 59.1g 1.12g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 10.531g 4.077g 16%
Vitamin A 4µg 149µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.066mg 14%
Protein 5.4g 12.58g 14%
Calories 424kcal 155kcal 13%
Fats 18.9g 10.61g 13%
Iron 2.14mg 1.19mg 12%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 0.064mg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Phosphorus 104mg 172mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 1.414g 8%
Sodium 294mg 124mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Saturated fat 4.751g 3.267g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.121mg 6%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.05mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 10mg 4%
Folate 35µg 44µg 2%
Calcium 31mg 50mg 2%
Potassium 147mg 126mg 1%
Net carbs 56.6g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough Egg
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
15%
Cookie dough
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.