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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.

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.
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%
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%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.11mg
~equal in Sodium ~294mg

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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
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%
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 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.234mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.865mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
5% 19% 59% 15%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~59.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
27% 59% 15%
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.
Taco shells Cookie dough
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 Taco shells Cookie dough Opinion
Calories 476kcal 424kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 5.4g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 18.9g Taco shells
Net carbs 56.79g 56.6g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 59.1g Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 28mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 31mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 147mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 2.14mg Cookie dough
Sugar 1.5g Cookie dough
Fiber 6.7g 2.5g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.11mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.64mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 104mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 294mg Cookie dough
Vitamin A 17IU 70IU Cookie dough
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg Cookie dough
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.765mg Cookie dough
Selenium 4.8µg 9.1µg Cookie dough
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.234mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.148mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.865mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.372mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.041mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Cookie dough
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 35µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Cookie dough
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 4.751g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 10.531g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 2.592g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.088mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.227mg 0.177mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.227mg Cookie dough
Leucine 0.837mg 0.414mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.257mg Cookie dough
Methionine 0.18mg 0.122mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.278mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.291mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.167mg 0.125mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g 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
Taco shells Cookie dough
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
20%
Taco shells
15%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
41%
Cookie dough

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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients
  2. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.