Butter cookie vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are butter cookie and muffin different?
- Butter cookie is higher in vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and iron; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K, choline, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter cookie is 41% higher.
- Butter cookie contains 9 times more vitamin A than muffin. While butter cookie contains 673IU of vitamin A, muffin contains only 73IU.
- Muffin has less cholesterol.
Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +164.1% |
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 | +685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +181% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2205.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1323.1% |
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:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +442.6% |
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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
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +725.2% |
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 | 8.103g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 11.051g | 2.844g | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 39.2µg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 30mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.168mg | 17% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 92.5mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.06mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 21µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.335mg | 0.163mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.3mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 0.449mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.19mg | 1.418mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.16µg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Folate | 76µg | 48µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 1.63mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 146mg | 6% |
| Calories | 467kcal | 375kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 68.9g | 53g | 5% |
| Fats | 18.8g | 16.07g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 4.49g | 3% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 336mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 4IU | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.522g | 4.822g | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.1g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 20.24g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 8.4µg | 8.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.488mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.215mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.277mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.308mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.299mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.315mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.207g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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