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Butter cookie vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butter cookie and Pancake different?

  • Butter cookie is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Pancake is higher in Calcium, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Butter cookie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 45% more than Pancake.
  • Butter cookie contains 4 times more Copper than Pancake. Butter cookie contains 0.2mg of Copper, while Pancake contains 0.049mg.
  • Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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 Iron +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Copper +308.2%
Contains more Calcium +655.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +77.4%
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 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Copper +308.2%
Contains more Calcium +655.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +77.4%

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 +243.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
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 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +243.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +93.8%
Contains more Carbs +143.5%
Contains more Water +1050%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.4
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +93.8%
Contains more Carbs +143.5%
Contains more Water +1050%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352.9%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352.9%

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 Pancake
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 Pancake Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 28.3g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 6.4g Pancake
Fats 18.8g 9.7g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 28.3g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 227kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Pancake
Fiber 0.8g Butter cookie
Calcium 29mg 219mg Pancake
Iron 2.22mg 1.8mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Pancake
Phosphorus 102mg 159mg Pancake
Potassium 111mg 132mg Pancake
Sodium 282mg 439mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.56mg Pancake
Copper 0.2mg 0.049mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.2mg Pancake
Selenium 8.4µg 14.9µg Pancake
Vitamin A 673IU 196IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 54µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.201mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.281mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 1.567mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.405mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.046mg Pancake
Folate 76µg 38µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.22µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.08mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.471mg 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.308mg 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.131mg 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.315mg 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.136mg 0.152mg Pancake
Cholesterol 117mg 59mg Pancake
Saturated Fat 11.051g 2.122g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.005g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 2.474g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 4.447g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Pancake
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
21%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.929g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.