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Butter cookie vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butter cookie and Cheeseburger

  • Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, yet Cheeseburger is richer in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Butter cookie is 25% higher.
  • Butter cookie contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cheeseburger. Butter cookie contains 165µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cheeseburger contains 50µg.
  • Cheeseburger contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.6%
Contains more IronIron +22.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +555.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 12% 12% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +165%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +147.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +344.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.363mg
~equal in Folate ~70µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +27.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.7%
Contains more WaterWater +739.8%
Contains more OtherOther +31.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.413g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 467kcal 308kcal Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 18.8g 14.72g Butter cookie
Net carbs 68.1g 26.03g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 28.03g Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 16IU 2IU Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 29mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 111mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.22mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 20.24g 4.88g Cheeseburger
Fiber 0.8g 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.2mg 0.111mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 102mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 282mg 515mg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 254IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 50µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.52mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 8.4µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.293mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Folate 76µg 70µg Butter cookie
Trans Fat 0.57g Butter cookie
Choline 6.5mg 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 11.051g 6.473g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 5.413g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.215mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.471mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.308mg 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.131mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.315mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.136mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.005g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Butter cookie
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.578g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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