Butter cookie vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between butter cookie and doughnuts
- Butter cookie has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, and copper; however, doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin K, and choline.
- Butter cookie covers your daily need for cholesterol, 36% more than doughnuts.
- Butter cookie has 41 times more vitamin A than doughnuts. While butter cookie has 165µg of vitamin A, doughnuts have only 4µg.
- Doughnuts have less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of doughnuts is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).
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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 CopperCopper | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.2% |
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 | +4025% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +243.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +476.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +473.8% |
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:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +352.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
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
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +298.7% |
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Saturated fat
~11.105g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 117mg | 10mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 260mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.982g | 3.915g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 4µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.06µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.09mg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Fats | 18.8g | 24.93g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 1.99mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 477mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.522g | 8.544g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 0.333mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 68.9g | 47.06g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 9.8µg | 7% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 37.3mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.53mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Folate | 76µg | 92µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 8.4µg | 10.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.335mg | 0.301mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.488mg | 0.377mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 5.31g | 2% |
| Calories | 467kcal | 434kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.19mg | 2.91mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.1g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 20.24g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 11.051g | 11.105g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.299mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | 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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.