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Cookie dough vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cookie dough and Taco shells

  • Cookie dough has more Manganese, and Selenium, however, Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 18% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Taco shells, baked.

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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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more IronIron +30.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124%
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg

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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.216mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.867mg

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
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +139.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.7%
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +46.9%
~equal in Carbs ~63.49g

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
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Taco shells Opinion
Calories 424kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 5.4g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 18.9g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 56.6g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 59.1g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Taco shells
Magnesium 28mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 31mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 147mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 2.14mg 1.64mg Cookie dough
Sugar 1.5g Cookie dough
Fiber 2.5g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.11mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.64mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 104mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 294mg 324mg Cookie dough
Vitamin A 70IU 17IU Cookie dough
Vitamin A 4µg 1µg Cookie dough
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.765mg 0.56mg Cookie dough
Selenium 9.1µg 4.8µg Cookie dough
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.216mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.08mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.372mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Cookie dough
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 35µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Cookie dough
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 4.751g 7.105g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 10.531g 6.935g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.04mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.177mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.22mg Cookie dough
Leucine 0.414mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.257mg 0.197mg Cookie dough
Methionine 0.122mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.291mg 0.287mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.125mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough Taco shells
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
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.