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Butter cookie vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butter cookie and Angel food cake

  • Butter cookie has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B12, while Angel food cake has more Phosphorus.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 55% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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 Iron +326.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Zinc +442.9%
Contains more Copper +156.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Contains more Calcium +382.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Zinc +442.9%
Contains more Copper +156.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Contains more Calcium +382.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2250%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Water +621.7%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.9
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Fats +2250%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Water +621.7%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7677.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7677.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 56.3g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 5.9g Butter cookie
Fats 18.8g 0.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 57.8g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 258kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Angel food cake
Fiber 0.8g 1.5g Angel food cake
Calcium 29mg 140mg Angel food cake
Iron 2.22mg 0.52mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 102mg 324mg Angel food cake
Potassium 111mg 93mg Butter cookie
Sodium 282mg 749mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.07mg Butter cookie
Copper 0.2mg 0.078mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.085mg Butter cookie
Selenium 8.4µg 7.3µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.102mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 0.883mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.198mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.031mg Butter cookie
Folate 76µg 35µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.06µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.075mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.248mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.312mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.471mg 0.481mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.308mg 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.131mg 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.334mg Angel food cake
Valine 0.315mg 0.354mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.136mg 0.131mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 11.051g 0.121g Angel food cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 0.071g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 0.367g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter cookie Angel food cake
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
36%
Butter cookie
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.93g)
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.