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Cookie dough vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cookie dough and fast food different?

  • Cookie dough is higher in manganese; however, fast food is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, folate, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 35% higher.
  • Cookie dough contains 2 times more manganese than fast food. While cookie dough contains 0.765mg of manganese, fast food contains only 0.357mg.
  • Cookie dough has a lower glycemic index (54) than fast food (66).

Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34%
Contains more IronIron +43%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Copper ~0.121mg

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%
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2125%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
~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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +57.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.9%
Contains more WaterWater +151.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.493g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.89µg 35%
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 5.617mg 23%
Protein 5.4g 16.52g 22%
Selenium 9.1µg 20.3µg 20%
Manganese 0.765mg 0.357mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.363mg 17%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.52mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 10.531g 4.835g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.212mg 13%
Iron 2.14mg 3.06mg 12%
Folate 35µg 80µg 11%
Fats 18.9g 12.01g 11%
Carbs 59.1g 31.5g 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.317mg 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 1.68g 6%
Calories 424kcal 297kcal 6%
Phosphorus 104mg 134mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Calcium 31mg 62mg 3%
Cholesterol 24mg 33mg 3%
Fiber 2.5g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.53mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Sodium 294mg 331mg 2%
Saturated fat 4.751g 4.493g 1%
Vitamin A 4µg 9µg 1%
Copper 0.11mg 0.121mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 147mg 197mg 1%
Net carbs 56.6g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 28mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.