Butter cookie vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between butter cookie and dates
- Butter cookie has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, folate, and vitamin A; however, dates have more fiber and potassium.
- Butter cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% more.
- Butter cookie has a higher glycemic index than dates.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Dates, deglet noor.
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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 IronIron | +117.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +258.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +491% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1060% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +611.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +407.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +358.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +58.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +149% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4720.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +346.3% |
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Carbs
~75.03g
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Other
~1.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.019 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15238.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5068.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.051g | 0.032g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 8g | 29% |
| Fats | 18.8g | 0.39g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.052mg | 27% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.335mg | 0.066mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 656mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.02mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Folate | 76µg | 19µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.522g | 0.036g | 14% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.19mg | 1.274mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.165mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.4µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Calories | 467kcal | 282kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 43mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 2.45g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 62mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.982g | 0.019g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 68.9g | 75.03g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.488mg | 0.589mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.206mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 68.1g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 20.24g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 6.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.215mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.277mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.308mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.299mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.315mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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