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Apple pie vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple pie and Butter cookie different?

  • Butter cookie is higher than Apple pie in Vitamin B1, Folate, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Butter cookie covers your daily need of Cholesterol 39% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched types were 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 +163.6%
Contains more Iron +83.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +325%
Contains more Potassium +70.8%
Contains more Zinc +137.5%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Equal in Sodium - 282
Equal in Manganese - 0.17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +83.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +325%
Contains more Potassium +70.8%
Contains more Zinc +137.5%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Equal in Sodium - 282
Equal in Manganese - 0.17

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 A +442.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310.1%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3500%
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 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
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 A +442.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310.1%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1034.8%
Contains more Protein +221.1%
Contains more Fats +70.9%
Contains more Carbs +102.6%
Contains more Other +77.8%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 +1034.8%
Contains more Protein +221.1%
Contains more Fats +70.9%
Contains more Carbs +102.6%
Contains more Other +77.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.8%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 1.9g 6.1g Butter cookie
Fats 11g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 34g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 237kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 0.8g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 29mg Butter cookie
Iron 1.21mg 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 7mg 12mg Butter cookie
Phosphorus 24mg 102mg Butter cookie
Potassium 65mg 111mg Butter cookie
Sodium 266mg 282mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.38mg Butter cookie
Copper 0.046mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.182mg 0.17mg Apple pie
Selenium 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 124IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.036mg Apple pie
Folate 4µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.054mg 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.129mg 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.07mg 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.032mg 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.084mg 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.038mg 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 11.051g Apple pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.982g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie 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
11%
Apple pie
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.254g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.