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English muffins vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between English muffins and Butter cookie

  • English muffins have more Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Butter cookie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 52% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins have 6 times more Calcium than Butter cookie. While English muffins have 163mg of Calcium, Butter cookie has only 29mg.
  • English muffins have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 Calcium +462.1%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +176.3%
Contains more Manganese +197.1%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Equal in Potassium - 111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +462.1%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +176.3%
Contains more Manganese +197.1%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Equal in Potassium - 111

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Water +847%
Contains more Fats +1012.4%
Contains more Carbs +56%
Equal in Other - 1.6
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Water +847%
Contains more Fats +1012.4%
Contains more Carbs +56%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1341.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.2%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1341.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 8.87g 6.1g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 44.17g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 227kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g 20.24g English muffins
Fiber 3.5g 0.8g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 29mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 2.22mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 12mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 102mg Butter cookie
Potassium 109mg 111mg Butter cookie
Sodium 425mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 1.05mg 0.38mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.505mg 0.17mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 8.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.37mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 3.19mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.036mg English muffins
Folate 94µg 76µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.084mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.215mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.277mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.471mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.308mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.131mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.299mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.315mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.136mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 11.051g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 0.982g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins Butter cookie
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
32%
English muffins
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.71g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.318g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/nutrients
  2. 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.