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Cookie dough vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cookie dough and Saltine cracker different?

  • Cookie dough is higher in Manganese, however, Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 70% higher.

Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.1%
Contains more IronIron +260.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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% 4.2% 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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.39mg

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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +1081.3%
Contains more WaterWater +350%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.3%
Contains more OtherOther +69.2%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7316.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +278.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%

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 Saltine cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 424kcal 393kcal Cookie dough
Protein 5.4g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 18.9g 1.6g Cookie dough
Net carbs 56.6g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 59.1g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 28mg 26mg Cookie dough
Calcium 31mg 22mg Cookie dough
Potassium 147mg 115mg Cookie dough
Iron 2.14mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Cookie dough
Fiber 2.5g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.11mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.64mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 104mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 294mg 849mg Cookie dough
Vitamin A 70IU 0IU Cookie dough
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Cookie dough
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.765mg 0.637mg Cookie dough
Selenium 9.1µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Cookie dough
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 35µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 4.751g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 10.531g 0.142g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 0.685g Cookie dough
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.177mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.414mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.257mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.122mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.291mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.125mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cookie dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.507g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.