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Butter cookie vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butter cookie and Pistachio?

  • Butter cookie has less Vitamin B6, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium than Pistachio.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 128% higher.

We used Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +262.1%
Contains more Iron +76.6%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +380.4%
Contains more Potassium +823.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +478.9%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Manganese +605.9%
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 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +262.1%
Contains more Iron +76.6%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +380.4%
Contains more Potassium +823.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +478.9%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Manganese +605.9%

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 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Folate +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +393.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4622.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.52
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 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Folate +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +393.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4622.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.52

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +153.6%
Contains more Protein +230.5%
Contains more Fats +141.1%
Contains more Other +86.3%
Equal in Water - 4.37
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +153.6%
Contains more Protein +230.5%
Contains more Fats +141.1%
Contains more Other +86.3%
Equal in Water - 4.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +321.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1364.4%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +321.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1364.4%

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 Pistachio
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 Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 16.57g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 18.8g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 68.9g 27.17g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 20.24g 7.66g Pistachio
Fiber 0.8g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 29mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 2.22mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 12mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 102mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 111mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 282mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 0.38mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.2mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.17mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 8.4µg 7µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 516IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 26µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.16mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 1.3mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 76µg 51µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.215mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.471mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.308mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.131mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.315mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.136mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 11.051g 5.907g Pistachio
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.