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Butter cookie vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butter cookie and Chocolate cake?

  • Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Iron, yet Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Selenium.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% higher.
  • Butter cookie has 3 times more Folate than Chocolate cake. Butter cookie has 76µg of Folate, while Chocolate cake has 27µg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this comparison.

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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 +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Calcium +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%
Contains more Manganese +64.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Copper - 0.207
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Calcium +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%
Contains more Manganese +64.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Copper - 0.207

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 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Water +430.4%
Contains more Other +12.5%
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Water +430.4%
Contains more Other +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 51.8g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 5.3g Butter cookie
Fats 18.8g 15.1g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 53.4g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 371kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0.8g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 29mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 2.22mg 1.61mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 102mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 111mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 282mg 315mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.2mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.17mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 8.4µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 673IU 140IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.141mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.213mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 1.137mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.304mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 76µg 27µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.16µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.068mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.202mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.24mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg 0.407mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg 0.268mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.116mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.265mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg 0.283mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.12mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 11.051g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.005g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter cookie Chocolate 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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.