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Cookie dough vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cookie dough and pistachios

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese, and zinc in pistachios is higher than in cookie dough.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 132% more than cookie dough.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of cookie dough is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +332.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +238.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +597.3%
Contains more IronIron +83.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1081.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +371.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.9%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4046.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.5%
Contains more WaterWater +250.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +273.3%
Contains more FatsFats +139.8%
Contains more OtherOther +129.2%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +454.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.11mg 1.3mg 132%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 1.7mg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 14.38g 79%
Phosphorus 104mg 490mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.87mg 53%
Fats 18.9g 45.32g 41%
Monounsaturated fat 10.531g 23.257g 32%
Fiber 2.5g 10.6g 32%
Protein 5.4g 20.16g 30%
Potassium 147mg 1025mg 26%
Iron 2.14mg 3.92mg 22%
Magnesium 28mg 121mg 22%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Manganese 0.765mg 1.2mg 19%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.2mg 14%
Sodium 294mg 1mg 13%
Carbs 59.1g 27.17g 11%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Calories 424kcal 560kcal 7%
Calcium 31mg 105mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.751g 5.907g 5%
Selenium 9.1µg 7µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 1.3mg 4%
Folate 35µg 51µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin A 4µg 26µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.16mg 1%
Net carbs 56.6g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.