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Butter cookie vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butter cookie and Potato pancake?

  • Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, yet Potato pancake is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Choline, and Fiber.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% more.
  • Butter cookie has 5 times more Vitamin A RAE than Potato pancake. While Butter cookie has 165µg of Vitamin A RAE, Potato pancake has only 32µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato pancake is lower.

We used Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Potato pancakes 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.
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +460.4%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.18
Equal in Selenium - 8.9
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 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +460.4%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.18
Equal in Selenium - 8.9

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 +495.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Folate +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
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 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +495.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Folate +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +27.4%
Contains more Carbs +147.8%
Contains more Water +938.5%
Contains more Other +123.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.08
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Fats +27.4%
Contains more Carbs +147.8%
Contains more Water +938.5%
Contains more Other +123.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.4%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.4%

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 Potato pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 24.51g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 6.08g Butter cookie
Fats 18.8g 14.76g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 27.81g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 268kcal Butter cookie
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 20.24g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 0.8g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 29mg 32mg Potato pancake
Iron 2.22mg 1.67mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 36mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 102mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 111mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 282mg 764mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.2mg 0.18mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.4µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 673IU 113IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 32µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.23mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU 11IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.3µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.158mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.173mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 1.672mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 76µg 41µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.29µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.215mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.471mg 0.442mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.131mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.315mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.136mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 117mg 95mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 11.051g 2.496g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.001g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 3.73g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter cookie Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.555g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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