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Cookie dough vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cookie dough and taco

  • Cookie dough has more manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B2; however, taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco is 37% higher.
  • Taco has 5 times less vitamin B1 than cookie dough. Cookie dough has 0.234mg of vitamin B1, while taco has 0.05mg.
  • Cookie dough is lower in sodium.
  • Cookie dough has a higher glycemic index than taco.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more IronIron +79.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.2%
~equal in Selenium ~9.2µg

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%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2225%

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +48.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.1%
Contains more WaterWater +272.7%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.384g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.93µg 37%
Manganese 0.765mg 0.249mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.05mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 10.531g 4.411g 15%
Carbs 59.1g 19.85g 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Iron 2.14mg 1.19mg 12%
Phosphorus 104mg 178mg 11%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.75mg 10%
Calories 424kcal 226kcal 10%
Fats 18.9g 12.7g 10%
Protein 5.4g 8.86g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.06mg 7%
Fiber 2.5g 3.9g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Calcium 31mg 89mg 6%
Folate 35µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Sodium 294mg 397mg 4%
Copper 0.11mg 0.077mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 3.042g 3%
Vitamin A 4µg 20µg 2%
Saturated fat 4.751g 4.384g 2%
Potassium 147mg 209mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Cholesterol 24mg 28mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 1.65mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 56.6g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Selenium 9.1µg 9.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.