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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 from 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% 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% 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 Opinion
Calories 467kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 6.1g 6.64g Crackers
Fats 18.8g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 68.1g 59g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 61.3g Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg Crackers
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Crackers
Calcium 29mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 111mg 118mg Crackers
Iron 2.22mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 20.24g 8.18g Crackers
Fiber 0.8g 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.2mg 0.104mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.49mg Crackers
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 102mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 282mg 726mg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 3.03mg Crackers
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 8.4µg 6.7µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.417mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.063mg Crackers
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 76µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Butter cookie
Choline 6.5mg 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 11.051g 5.562g Crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.084mg
Threonine 0.215mg 0.193mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.246mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg 0.471mg
Lysine 0.308mg 0.103mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.112mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.315mg 0.294mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
34%
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.