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Butter cookie vs. Murray Vanilla Wafers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butter cookie and Murray Vanilla Wafers different?

  • Butter cookie is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Murray Vanilla Wafers are higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Butter cookie covers your daily need of Cholesterol 39% more than Murray Vanilla Wafers.
  • Butter cookie contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Murray Vanilla Wafers. Butter cookie contains 102mg of Phosphorus, while Murray Vanilla Wafers contain 42mg.
  • Murray Vanilla Wafers are lower in Cholesterol.

Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and MURRAY, Vanilla Wafer types were used 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 more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 18% 8% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%

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 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 54% 49% 0% 0% 66% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +15.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Fats - 17.4
Equal in Carbs - 72.9
Equal in Other - 1.6
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% 17% 73% 4%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 17.4 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Fats - 17.4
Equal in Carbs - 72.9
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +572.1%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
35% 24% 41%
Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +572.1%

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 Murray Vanilla Wafers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Murray Vanilla Wafers Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 71.5g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Protein 6.1g 4g Butter cookie
Fats 18.8g 17.4g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 72.9g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Calories 467kcal 461kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g 31.5g Butter cookie
Fiber 0.8g 1.4g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Calcium 29mg Butter cookie
Iron 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg Butter cookie
Phosphorus 102mg 42mg Butter cookie
Potassium 111mg 84mg Butter cookie
Sodium 282mg 401mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg Butter cookie
Copper 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg Butter cookie
Selenium 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.42mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.23mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 2.6mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg Butter cookie
Folate 76µg 88µg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B12 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 1mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Trans Fat 0.25g Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 11.051g 5.7g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 3.9g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 6.6g Murray Vanilla Wafers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter cookie Murray Vanilla Wafers
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
23%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
8%
Murray Vanilla Wafers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
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 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

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.