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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Iron +79.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +207.2%
Contains more Calcium +187.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.4%
Equal in Selenium - 9.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +79.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +207.2%
Contains more Calcium +187.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.4%
Equal in Selenium - 9.2

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.
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Taco
Contains more Vitamin B1 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Folate +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2225%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Folate +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +48.8%
Contains more Carbs +197.7%
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Water +272.7%
Contains more Other +20.8%
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
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 Fats +48.8%
Contains more Carbs +197.7%
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Water +272.7%
Contains more Other +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.384
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.384

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Taco Opinion
Net carbs 56.6g 15.95g Cookie dough
Protein 5.4g 8.86g Taco
Fats 18.9g 12.7g Cookie dough
Carbs 59.1g 19.85g Cookie dough
Calories 424kcal 226kcal Cookie dough
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Cookie dough
Fiber 2.5g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 31mg 89mg Taco
Iron 2.14mg 1.19mg Cookie dough
Magnesium 28mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 104mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 147mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 294mg 397mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.64mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.11mg 0.077mg Cookie dough
Manganese 0.765mg 0.249mg Cookie dough
Selenium 9.1µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 70IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.05mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.06mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 1.65mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B5 0.372mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 35µg 19µg Cookie dough
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.088mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.177mg Cookie dough
Isoleucine 0.227mg Cookie dough
Leucine 0.414mg Cookie dough
Lysine 0.257mg Cookie dough
Methionine 0.122mg Cookie dough
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Cookie dough
Valine 0.291mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.125mg Cookie dough
Cholesterol 24mg 28mg Cookie dough
Trans Fat 0.467g Cookie dough
Saturated Fat 4.751g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 10.531g 4.411g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Cookie dough
23%
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 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 lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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.