Butter cookie vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between butter cookie and icing
- Icing has less vitamin B1, iron, copper, vitamin B3, folate, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
- Butter cookie covers your daily saturated fat needs 40% more than icing.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1287.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +442.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +466.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +787.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +182.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +664.7% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +227.6% |
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Carbs
~67.89g
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
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +709.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.982g | 7.951g | 46% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 11.051g | 2.974g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.01mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.16mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.19mg | 0.22mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Folate | 76µg | 8µg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.4µg | 0.1µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.488mg | 0.055mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 13µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 1.53mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 184mg | 4% |
| Fats | 18.8g | 16.23g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.335mg | 0.302mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.522g | 4.86g | 2% |
| Calories | 467kcal | 418kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 68.9g | 67.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 68.1g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 20.24g | 63.1g | N/A |
| 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 | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.86g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)