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Butter cookie vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butter cookie and Gingerbread

  • Butter cookie has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, while Gingerbread has more Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 12 times less Vitamin A RAE than Butter cookie. Butter cookie contains 165µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Gingerbread contains 14µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Gingerbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Calcium +144.8%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Potassium +295.5%
Contains more Manganese +301.8%
Contains more Selenium +94%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Equal in Copper - 0.195
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Calcium +144.8%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Potassium +295.5%
Contains more Manganese +301.8%
Contains more Selenium +94%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Equal in Copper - 0.195

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 +1302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.8%
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Fats +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +508.7%
Contains more Other +56.3%
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% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Fats +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +508.7%
Contains more Other +56.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.3%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.3%

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 Gingerbread
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 49.2g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 3.9g Butter cookie
Fats 18.8g 16.4g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 49.2g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 356kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Gingerbread
Fiber 0.8g Butter cookie
Calcium 29mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.22mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 12mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 102mg 54mg Butter cookie
Potassium 111mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 282mg 327mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.2mg 0.195mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 8.4µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 673IU 48IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 14µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.162mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 1.738mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.375mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 76µg 33µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.06µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.047mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.124mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.151mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg 0.279mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg 0.131mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.08mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.195mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg 0.173mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.087mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 32mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 11.051g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.003g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 4.216g Gingerbread

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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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.929g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.