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Butter vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butter and Seed

  • Butter contains less Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium than Seed.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 236% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Butter, without salt and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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
1
:
9
Seed
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Calcium +2529.2%
Contains more Iron +38500%
Contains more Magnesium +16650%
Contains more Phosphorus +3483.3%
Contains more Potassium +1595.8%
Contains more Zinc +4988.9%
Contains more Copper +5675%
Contains more Manganese +67975%
Contains more Selenium +5420%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Calcium +2529.2%
Contains more Iron +38500%
Contains more Magnesium +16650%
Contains more Phosphorus +3483.3%
Contains more Potassium +1595.8%
Contains more Zinc +4988.9%
Contains more Copper +5675%
Contains more Manganese +67975%
Contains more Selenium +5420%

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
7
:
5
Seed
Contains more Vitamin A +4527.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +364%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20923.8%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4527.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +364%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20923.8%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
2
:
3
Seed
Contains more Fats +163.9%
Contains more Water +209.3%
Contains more Protein +1845.9%
Contains more Carbs +70100%
Contains more Other +11900%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Fats +163.9%
Contains more Water +209.3%
Contains more Protein +1845.9%
Contains more Carbs +70100%
Contains more Other +11900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
1
:
2
Seed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +914.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.2%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +914.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butter Seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Seed Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 7.72g Seed
Protein 0.85g 16.54g Seed
Fats 81.11g 30.74g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 42.12g Seed
Calories 717kcal 486kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Seed
Fiber 0g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 24mg 631mg Seed
Iron 0.02mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 2mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 24mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 24mg 407mg Seed
Sodium 11mg 16mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.016mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 0.004mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 1µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 2499IU 54IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.5mg Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.17mg Seed
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0.003mg Butter
Folate 3µg 49µg Seed
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.038mg 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 0.083mg 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.067mg 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.021mg 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.057mg 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.023mg 0.531mg Seed
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Butter
Saturated Fat 50.489g 3.33g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 2.309g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter Seed
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
21%
Butter
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 47.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/nutrients
  2. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.