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Butter cookie vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butter cookie and Dulce de Leche

  • Butter cookie has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Dulce de Leche is richer in Calcium, Choline, and Phosphorus.
  • Butter cookie covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 33% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche has 50 times less Copper than Butter cookie. Butter cookie has 0.2mg of Copper, while Dulce de Leche has 0.004mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Dulce de Leche.

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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 +1205.9%
Contains more Copper +4900%
Contains more Manganese +8400%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%
Contains more Calcium +765.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Potassium +215.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +107.9%
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 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +1205.9%
Contains more Copper +4900%
Contains more Manganese +8400%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%
Contains more Calcium +765.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Potassium +215.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +107.9%

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 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1419%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
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 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1419%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +524.1%
Equal in Other - 1.75
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% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +524.1%
Equal in Other - 1.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%

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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 55.35g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 18.8g 7.35g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 55.35g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 315kcal Butter cookie
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 20.24g 49.74g Butter cookie
Fiber 0.8g 0g Butter cookie
Calcium 29mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 2.22mg 0.17mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 102mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 111mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 282mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.38mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.2mg 0.004mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.002mg Butter cookie
Selenium 8.4µg 2.7µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 267IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 74µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU 6IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.2µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.016mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 0.21mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.016mg Butter cookie
Folate 76µg 11µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.31µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.3µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 11.051g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.004g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 2.143g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 0.375g Butter cookie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Dulce de Leche
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
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.