Taco shells vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taco shells and cookie dough
- Taco shells have more phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and folate; however, cookie dough is richer in manganese and selenium.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 18% more.
- Taco shells contain 5 times more vitamin B6 than cookie dough. Taco shells contain 0.203mg of vitamin B6, while cookie dough contains 0.041mg.
- Cookie dough contains less saturated fat.
- Taco shells have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco shells is 69, while the glycemic index of cookie dough is 54.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taco shells, baked and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.
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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 | +196.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +222.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +124% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +395.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +97.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85% |
| 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:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
59.1 g
Water:
15.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +139.1% |
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Carbs
~59.1g
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
4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.592 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +112% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 2.592g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 104mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.5g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 28mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.041mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 4.751g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.765mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 10.531g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.64mg | 9% |
| Folate | 69µg | 35µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 9.1µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 31mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.372mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.148mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 21.79g | 18.9g | 4% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 424kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.234mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 5.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 147mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 294mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 59.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 56.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 1.865mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.