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Butter cookie vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Butter cookie and Pastry

  • Butter cookie has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Pastry has more Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% more.
  • Pastry is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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 Calcium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +70%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Iron +15.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +187.1%
Contains more Selenium +188.1%
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +70%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Iron +15.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +187.1%
Contains more Selenium +188.1%

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.
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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +67200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +847.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Folate - 78
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% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +67200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +847.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Folate - 78

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +52.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Fats +102.7%
Contains more Water +84.8%
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +52.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Fats +102.7%
Contains more Water +84.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.4%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 43.6g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 18.8g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 68.9g 45.1g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 20.24g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 0.8g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 29mg 10mg Butter cookie
Iron 2.22mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 102mg 60mg Butter cookie
Potassium 111mg 61mg Butter cookie
Sodium 282mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.38mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.2mg 0.114mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 8.4µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 673IU 1IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.54mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.283mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.021mg Butter cookie
Folate 76µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.215mg 0.196mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.272mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.308mg 0.142mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.129mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.315mg 0.308mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 11.051g 9.643g Pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter cookie Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.408g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.