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Butter cookie vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butter cookie and Peppermint different?

  • Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Peppermint is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter cookie is 54% higher.

Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Peppermint, fresh 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 Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Calcium +737.9%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Potassium +412.6%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +192.1%
Contains more Copper +64.5%
Contains more Manganese +591.8%
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 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Calcium +737.9%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Potassium +412.6%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +192.1%
Contains more Copper +64.5%
Contains more Manganese +591.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +531.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
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 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +531.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +362.7%
Contains more Water +1609.8%
Contains more Other +10.6%
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +362.7%
Contains more Water +1609.8%
Contains more Other +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 6.89g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 3.75g Butter cookie
Fats 18.8g 0.94g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 14.89g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 70kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Peppermint
Fiber 0.8g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 29mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 2.22mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 12mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 102mg 73mg Butter cookie
Potassium 111mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 282mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.38mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.2mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.17mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.082mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.266mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 1.706mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.338mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 76µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.058mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.154mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.154mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg 0.281mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg 0.161mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.053mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.191mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg 0.187mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.075mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 11.051g 0.246g Peppermint
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 0.033g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 0.508g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter cookie Peppermint
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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.805g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.