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Butter cookie vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butter cookie and Crouton?

  • Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, yet Crouton is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% more.

We used Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Croutons, plain types 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 less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Contains more Calcium +162.1%
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains more Zinc +134.2%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Contains more Selenium +346.4%
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Contains more Calcium +162.1%
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains more Zinc +134.2%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Contains more Selenium +346.4%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Folate +73.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Folate +73.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +184.8%
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Carbs - 73.5
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +184.8%
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Carbs - 73.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%

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 Crouton
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 6.1g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 18.8g 6.6g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 467kcal 407kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Crouton
Fiber 0.8g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 29mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 2.22mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 12mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 102mg 115mg Crouton
Potassium 111mg 124mg Crouton
Sodium 282mg 698mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.2mg 0.163mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 8.4µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 673IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.272mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.429mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.026mg Butter cookie
Folate 76µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.215mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.471mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.308mg 0.278mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.315mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.136mg 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 11.051g 1.51g Crouton
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 3.059g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 1.273g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter cookie Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.541g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.