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Butter cookie vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butter cookie and Parmigiano-Reggiano different?

  • Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Folate, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 108% higher.
  • Butter cookie contains 28 times more Vitamin B3 than Parmigiano-Reggiano. While Butter cookie contains 3.19mg of Vitamin B3, Parmigiano-Reggiano contains only 0.114mg.
  • Butter cookie has less Sodium.

Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat are the varieties 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 Iron +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +3724.1%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +614.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +918.4%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Selenium +110.7%
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +3724.1%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +614.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +918.4%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Selenium +110.7%

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 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2698.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.2%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +527.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2698.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.2%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +527.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +4929.2%
Contains more Protein +227.9%
Contains more Water +1000%
Contains more Other +401.9%
Equal in Fats - 20
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +4929.2%
Contains more Protein +227.9%
Contains more Water +1000%
Contains more Other +401.9%
Equal in Fats - 20

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.4%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.4%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 1.37g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 18.8g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 68.9g 1.37g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 265kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0.8g 0g Butter cookie
Calcium 29mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 2.22mg 0.9mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 102mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 111mg 125mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 282mg 1529mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.2mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.17mg 0.085mg Butter cookie
Selenium 8.4µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 673IU 605IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 160µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.17mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU 15IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.029mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 0.114mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.325mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 76µg 10µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.7µg
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.215mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.277mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.471mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.308mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.131mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.315mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.136mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 117mg 88mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 11.051g 13.317g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 0.462g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 1247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.266g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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