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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 A, Vitamin B12, Copper, 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% 40% 12% 12% 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 Opinion
Calories 467kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.1g 6.9g Pie crust
Fats 18.8g 31.4g Pie crust
Net carbs 68.1g 52.1g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 52.1g Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg Pie crust
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Pie crust
Calcium 29mg 61mg Pie crust
Potassium 111mg 64mg Butter cookie
Iron 2.22mg 2.22mg
Sugar 20.24g Pie crust
Fiber 0.8g Butter cookie
Copper 0.2mg 0.075mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.4mg Pie crust
Phosphorus 102mg 86mg Butter cookie
Sodium 282mg 753mg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.315mg Pie crust
Selenium 8.4µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.392mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.213mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 2.727mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.268mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.064mg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Folate 76µg 104µg Pie crust
Choline 6.5mg Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 11.051g 7.974g Pie crust
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 3.968g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.08mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.184mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.255mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.308mg 0.133mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.121mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.315mg 0.289mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.146mg Pie crust
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie

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
34%
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.