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Muffin vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Butter cookie different?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, Choline, and Manganese, however, Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter cookie is 41% higher.
  • Muffin contains 23 times more Vitamin K than Butter cookie. While Muffin contains 39.2µg of Vitamin K, Butter cookie contains only 1.7µg.
  • Muffin has less Saturated Fat.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched are the varieties 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 Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.1%
Contains more Manganese +164.1%
Contains more Iron +70.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 111
Equal in Zinc - 0.38
Equal in Selenium - 8.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.1%
Contains more Manganese +164.1%
Contains more Iron +70.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 111
Equal in Zinc - 0.38
Equal in Selenium - 8.4

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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin E +181%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2205.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +821.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.488
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 E +181%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2205.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +821.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.488
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +442.6%
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Equal in Other - 1.6
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 Water +442.6%
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +725.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.5%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +725.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 4.49g 6.1g Butter cookie
Fats 16.07g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 53g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 375kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 20.24g Butter cookie
Fiber 1.1g 0.8g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 29mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Butter cookie
Phosphorus 146mg 102mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 111mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.37mg 0.38mg Butter cookie
Copper 0.06mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.449mg 0.17mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 73IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.58mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.036mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.7µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.181mg 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.421mg 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.199mg 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.115mg 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.257mg 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.128mg 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 30mg 117mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 2.844g 11.051g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.982g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.207g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 ($)
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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.

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