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Butter cookie vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between butter cookie and pie crust?

  • Butter cookie is higher in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, yet pie crust is higher in selenium, folate, and manganese.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 39% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pie crust is lower.

We used Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.22mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.392mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.1%
Contains more FatsFats +67%
Contains more WaterWater +65.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
27% 60% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +223.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +304.1%

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 Pie crust
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Pie crust DV% diff.
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 5.522g 17.887g 31%
Selenium 8.4µg 22.9µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 3.968g 20%
Sodium 282mg 753mg 20%
Fats 18.8g 31.4g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Copper 0.2mg 0.075mg 14%
Saturated fat 11.051g 7.974g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.213mg 9%
Folate 76µg 104µg 7%
Manganese 0.17mg 0.315mg 6%
Carbs 68.9g 52.1g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.268mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 2.727mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 61mg 3%
Calories 467kcal 518kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.064mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.392mg 2%
Protein 6.1g 6.9g 2%
Phosphorus 102mg 86mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 111mg 64mg 1%
Net carbs 68.1g 52.1g N/A
Iron 2.22mg 2.22mg 0%
Sugar 20.24g N/A
Zinc 0.38mg 0.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.215mg 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.255mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.476mg 0%
Lysine 0.308mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.121mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.339mg 0%
Valine 0.315mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.146mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Pie crust
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Butter cookie
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pie crust
Pie crust is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.