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Angel food cake vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Angel food cake and Butter cookie

  • Angel food cake has more Phosphorus, while Butter cookie has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 55% higher.
  • Butter cookie contains 3 times less Phosphorus than Angel food cake. Angel food cake contains 324mg of Phosphorus, while Butter cookie contains 102mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Butter cookie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared 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 Calcium +382.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.6%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Zinc +442.9%
Contains more Copper +156.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +382.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.6%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Zinc +442.9%
Contains more Copper +156.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +621.7%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Fats +2250%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +621.7%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Fats +2250%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Equal in Protein - 6.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7677.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.6%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7677.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Angel food cake Butter cookie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 5.9g 6.1g Butter cookie
Fats 0.8g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 57.8g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 258kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 0.8g Angel food cake
Calcium 140mg 29mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 324mg 102mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 111mg Butter cookie
Sodium 749mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.07mg 0.38mg Butter cookie
Copper 0.078mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.085mg 0.17mg Butter cookie
Selenium 7.3µg 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 0IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.335mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.036mg Butter cookie
Folate 35µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.248mg 0.215mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.277mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg 0.471mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.364mg 0.308mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.131mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.299mg Angel food cake
Valine 0.354mg 0.315mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 0.121g 11.051g Angel food cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 0.982g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Angel food cake Butter cookie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Angel food cake
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients
  2. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.