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Butter cookie vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butter cookie and Ground beef

  • Butter cookie has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 89% more than Butter cookie.
  • Ground beef has 55 times less Vitamin A RAE than Butter cookie. Butter cookie has 165µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef has 3µg.
  • Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +1788.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.7%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +1436.8%
Contains more Selenium +127.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +1788.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.7%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +1436.8%
Contains more Selenium +127.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.27

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 +7377.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Folate +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +763.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +70.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +7377.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Folate +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +763.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +70.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +291.3%
Contains more Water +1168.9%
Contains more Other +49.4%
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +291.3%
Contains more Water +1168.9%
Contains more Other +49.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.6%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.6%

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 Ground beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 0g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 18.8g 15.37g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 0g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 241kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 0.8g 0g Butter cookie
Calcium 29mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 2.22mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 102mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 111mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 282mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 0.38mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.2mg 0.079mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.009mg Butter cookie
Selenium 8.4µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 673IU 9IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 3µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.12mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU 2IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.051mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.171mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 76µg 7µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.215mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.277mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.471mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.308mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.131mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.315mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.136mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 117mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 11.051g 6.073g Ground beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 0.408g Butter cookie
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.