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Butter cookie vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butter cookie and Italian bread different?

  • Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, while Italian bread is higher in Selenium, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Butter cookie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 55% more than Italian bread.
  • Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Bread, italian types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -48.7%
Contains more Calcium +169%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.9%
Contains more Selenium +223.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 103
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Copper - 0.191
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 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains less Sodium -48.7%
Contains more Calcium +169%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.9%
Contains more Selenium +223.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 103
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Copper - 0.191

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 +67200%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +151.3%
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% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +67200%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +151.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +437.1%
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Water +676.1%
Contains more Other +18.8%
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +437.1%
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Water +676.1%
Contains more Other +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.5%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.5%

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 Italian bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 46.9g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 18.8g 3.5g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 50.1g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 271kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g 3.17g Italian bread
Fiber 0.8g 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 29mg 78mg Italian bread
Iron 2.22mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 102mg 103mg Italian bread
Potassium 111mg 110mg Butter cookie
Sodium 282mg 550mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.86mg Italian bread
Copper 0.2mg 0.191mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.464mg Italian bread
Selenium 8.4µg 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 673IU 1IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.29mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.292mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.378mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.048mg Italian bread
Folate 76µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.2µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.215mg 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.471mg 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.308mg 0.197mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.315mg 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.136mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 11.051g 0g Italian bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 0.812g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 1.39g Italian bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter cookie Italian bread
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
38%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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.

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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.