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White Bread vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between White Bread and Butter cookie

  • White Bread is richer in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter cookie is 52% higher.
  • White Bread contains 5 times more Calcium than Butter cookie. White Bread contains 144mg of Calcium, while Butter cookie contains 29mg.
  • White Bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 +396.6%
Contains more Iron +62.6%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +94.7%
Contains more Manganese +215.3%
Contains more Selenium +161.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Copper +98%
Equal in Phosphorus - 102
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +396.6%
Contains more Iron +62.6%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +94.7%
Contains more Manganese +215.3%
Contains more Selenium +161.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Copper +98%
Equal in Phosphorus - 102

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 B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +67200%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.488
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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 B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +67200%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.488

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Contains more Water +691.7%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Contains more Fats +464.6%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +45.1%
Contains more Water +691.7%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Contains more Fats +464.6%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +821.9%
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +821.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White Bread Butter cookie
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 8.85g 6.1g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 49.42g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 266kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 20.24g White Bread
Fiber 2.7g 0.8g White Bread
Calcium 144mg 29mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 2.22mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 12mg White Bread
Phosphorus 98mg 102mg Butter cookie
Potassium 126mg 111mg White Bread
Sodium 490mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.74mg 0.38mg White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.536mg 0.17mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 8.4µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.37mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 3.19mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.488mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.036mg White Bread
Folate 111µg 76µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 0.2µg 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 0mg 117mg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 0.698g 11.051g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.982g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White Bread 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
35%
White Bread
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.353g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.