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Butter cookie vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butter cookie and Danish pastry

  • Butter cookie has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, however, Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Butter cookie covers your daily Cholesterol needs 31% more than Danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry has 5 times less Vitamin A RAE than Butter cookie. Butter cookie has 165µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Danish pastry has 35µg.
  • Danish pastry contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 Iron +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Copper +124.7%
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +106.5%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Copper +124.7%
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +106.5%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Phosphorus - 108

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 +425.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +305.9%
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +425.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +305.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +85.2%
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Water +582.6%
Equal in Other - 1.5
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +85.2%
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Water +582.6%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%

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 Danish pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 36.2g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 18.8g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 68.9g 37.2g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 374kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 0.8g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 29mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 2.22mg 1.8mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 102mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 111mg 98mg Butter cookie
Sodium 282mg 417mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.2mg 0.089mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 8.4µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 673IU 128IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 35µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.35mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU 2IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.26mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 2mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.304mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Folate 76µg 60µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.2µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.215mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.471mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.308mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.131mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.315mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.136mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 117mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 11.051g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter cookie Danish pastry
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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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.