Biscuit vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between biscuits and butter cookie
- Biscuits have more calcium, selenium, manganese, and phosphorus, while butter cookie has more copper, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
- Butter cookie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 38% higher.
- Butter cookie contains 8 times less calcium than biscuits. Biscuits contain 235mg of calcium, while butter cookie contains 29mg.
- The amount of sodium in butter cookie is lower.
- Biscuits have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of biscuits is 44, while the glycemic index of butter cookie is 55.
The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +710.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +528.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +323.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 117mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 11.051g | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.982g | 21% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 29mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 8.4µg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 580mg | 282mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.36µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 102mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.22mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 68.9g | 8% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 467kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.488mg | 4% |
| Folate | 61µg | 76µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 5.522g | 4% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 18.8g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 7g | 6.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.335mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 111mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
23%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)