Taco shells vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco shells and chocolate chip cookie different?
- Taco shells are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B6, and folate, while chocolate chip cookie is higher in copper, vitamin A, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily need for saturated fat, 35% more than taco shells.
- Taco shells contain 2 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate chip cookie. Taco shells contain 0.203mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate chip cookie contains 0.084mg.
- Taco shells are lower in saturated fat.
- Taco shells have a higher glycemic index (69) than chocolate chip cookie (50).
Taco shells, baked and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +163.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +241.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.3% |
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Carbs
~58.2g
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Other
~2g
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
14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.541 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 14.071g | 32% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.386mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 70mg | 23% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 100mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 139µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 11.2µg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.48mg | 11% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 28.4g | 10% |
| Folate | 69µg | 33µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.084mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.177mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.94mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 4.541g | 6% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.663mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 8.241g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.184mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 1.365mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 58.2g | 2% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 488kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 5.7g | 1% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 341mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 58.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 231mg | 221mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco shells is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.966g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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