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Butter cookie vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butter cookie and Pop tarts

  • Butter cookie has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Pop tarts has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 45% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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.
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
7
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3
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Iron +57.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +234.2%
Butter cookie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Iron +57.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +234.2%

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.
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
7
:
4
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +955.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.33
Equal in Folate - 80
Butter cookie
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%
Pop tarts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +955.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.33
Equal in Folate - 80

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
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1
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Fats +41.4%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Water +171.7%
Equal in Carbs - 68.41
Butter cookie
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Pop tarts
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Fats +41.4%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Water +171.7%
Equal in Carbs - 68.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
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Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.8%
Butter cookie
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.8%

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 Pop tarts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 67.31g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 4.6g Butter cookie
Fats 18.8g 13.3g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 68.41g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 412kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g 30.9g Butter cookie
Fiber 0.8g 1.1g Pop tarts
Calcium 29mg 24mg Butter cookie
Iron 2.22mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 102mg 88mg Butter cookie
Potassium 111mg 95mg Butter cookie
Sodium 282mg 398mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.2mg 0.15mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg Butter cookie
Selenium 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.29mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.33mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 76µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 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 0mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 11.051g 2.02g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Pop tarts
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
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.031g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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.