Taco shells vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Taco shells and Butter cookie
- Taco shells have more Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12.
- Butter cookie covers your daily Cholesterol needs 39% more than Taco shells.
- Butter cookie contains 8 times less Fiber than Taco shells. Taco shells contain 6.7g of Fiber, while Butter cookie contains 0.8g.
- Taco shells have less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +591.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +244.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +323.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +405.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3858.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +318.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.1g
~equal in
Carbs
~68.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +459.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 476kcal | 467kcal |
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| Protein | 6.41g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 21.79g | 18.8g |
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| Net carbs | 56.79g | 68.1g |
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| Carbs | 63.49g | 68.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 117mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 111mg |
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.22mg |
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| Sugar | 1.5g | 20.24g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 0.8g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.2mg |
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| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.38mg |
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| Starch | 54.94g |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 102mg |
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| Sodium | 324mg | 282mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 673IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 165µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.17mg |
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 8.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.335mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 3.19mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.488mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 69µg | 76µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g |
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| Choline | 29.9mg | 6.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.105g | 11.051g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.935g | 5.522g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0.982g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.084mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.215mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.277mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.471mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.308mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.299mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.136mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
20%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.946g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)