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Butter cookie vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butter cookie and Banana bread

  • Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Banana bread is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter cookie is 44% higher.
  • Butter cookie contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Banana bread. Butter cookie contains 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, while Banana bread contains 0.1µg.
  • Banana bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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 +38.1%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Equal in Sodium - 302
Equal in Zinc - 0.35
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
Contains more Calcium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Equal in Sodium - 302
Equal in Zinc - 0.35

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 A +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.1%
Contains more Folate +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 6% 43% 47% 28% 17% 35% 25% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.1%
Contains more Folate +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.9%
Contains more Fats +79%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Water +534.8%
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +41.9%
Contains more Fats +79%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Water +534.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.7%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Banana bread Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 53.5g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 4.3g Butter cookie
Fats 18.8g 10.5g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 54.6g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 326kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Banana bread
Fiber 0.8g 1.1g Banana bread
Calcium 29mg 21mg Butter cookie
Iron 2.22mg 1.4mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Banana bread
Phosphorus 102mg 58mg Butter cookie
Potassium 111mg 134mg Banana bread
Sodium 282mg 302mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.35mg Butter cookie
Copper 0.2mg 0.072mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.209mg Banana bread
Selenium 8.4µg 12.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin A 673IU 493IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 106µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.172mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 1.446mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.268mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Folate 76µg 33µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.1µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.053mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.15mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.182mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg 0.327mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg 0.18mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.094mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.218mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg 0.209mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.113mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 43mg Banana bread
Saturated Fat 11.051g 2.237g Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.004g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 4.48g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 3.13g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Banana bread
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
36%
Butter cookie
20%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.814g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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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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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/nutrients
  2. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.