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Butter cookie vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butter cookie and Brie

  • Butter cookie has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B3, while Brie has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 54% higher.
  • Brie contains 11 times less Copper than Butter cookie. Butter cookie contains 0.2mg of Copper, while Brie contains 0.019mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Butter cookie is lower.

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

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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 +344%
Contains less Sodium -55.2%
Contains more Copper +952.6%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Calcium +534.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +526.3%
Contains more Selenium +72.6%
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 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +344%
Contains less Sodium -55.2%
Contains more Copper +952.6%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Calcium +534.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +526.3%
Contains more Selenium +72.6%

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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Brie
Contains more Vitamin A +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +739.5%
Contains more Folate +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
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 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +739.5%
Contains more Folate +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15211.1%
Contains more Protein +240.2%
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Contains more Water +952.6%
Contains more Other +68.8%
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +15211.1%
Contains more Protein +240.2%
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Contains more Water +952.6%
Contains more Other +68.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.1%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.1%

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 Brie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Brie Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 0.45g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 20.75g Brie
Fats 18.8g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 68.9g 0.45g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 334kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g 0.45g Brie
Fiber 0.8g 0g Butter cookie
Calcium 29mg 184mg Brie
Iron 2.22mg 0.5mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Brie
Phosphorus 102mg 188mg Brie
Potassium 111mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 282mg 629mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 2.38mg Brie
Copper 0.2mg 0.019mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.034mg Butter cookie
Selenium 8.4µg 14.5µg Brie
Vitamin A 673IU 592IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.24mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.07mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 0.38mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 76µg 65µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 0.277mg 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 0.471mg 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 0.308mg 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 1.158mg Brie
Valine 0.315mg 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 117mg 100mg Brie
Saturated Fat 11.051g 17.41g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 0.826g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter cookie Brie
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
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.359g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/nutrients
  2. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.