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Butter cookie vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between butter cookie and crackers

  • Butter cookie is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B12, yet crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, phosphorus, vitamin E, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for crackers is 56% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313.8%
Contains more IronIron +81.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.8%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg

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% 55% 12% 6% 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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +422.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3976.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more WaterWater +46.5%
Contains more FatsFats +40.6%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.64g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1237.8%

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 Crackers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 13.137g 81%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 69.3µg 56%
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg 39%
Saturated fat 11.051g 5.562g 25%
Iron 2.22mg 4.03mg 23%
Phosphorus 102mg 248mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Sodium 282mg 726mg 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 3.03mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Manganese 0.17mg 0.491mg 14%
Fats 18.8g 26.43g 12%
Copper 0.2mg 0.104mg 11%
Calcium 29mg 120mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.456mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 4.352mg 7%
Fiber 0.8g 2.3g 6%
Folate 76µg 92µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.416mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.522g 6.553g 3%
Carbs 68.9g 61.3g 3%
Selenium 8.4µg 6.7µg 3%
Calories 467kcal 510kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.063mg 2%
Choline 6.5mg 9.6mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.417mg 1%
Protein 6.1g 6.64g 1%
Zinc 0.38mg 0.49mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 68.1g 59g N/A
Potassium 111mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 20.24g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.215mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.308mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.315mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Crackers
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
35%
Butter cookie
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.489g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.