Butter cookie vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between butter cookie and English muffins
- Butter cookie is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and folate, yet English muffins are richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter cookie is 54% higher.
- Butter cookie has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +149.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +944.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +815.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1728.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.888g
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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| Saturated fat | 11.051g | 0.259g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Fats | 18.8g | 1.8g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.89mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.181mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.4µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.335mg | 0.154mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.522g | 0.302g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.04µg | 13% |
| Calories | 467kcal | 235kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 76µg | 37µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.19mg | 1.566mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 68.9g | 46g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 2.7g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.129mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 0.357mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 464mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 7.7g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.982g | 0.888g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 111mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.488mg | 0.446mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 68.1g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 20.24g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.215mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.277mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.308mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.299mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.315mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.792g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)