Butter cookie vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between butter cookie and saltine cracker
- Butter cookie has more vitamin A and vitamin B12; however, saltine cracker has more iron, selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 69% more.
- Saltine cracker has a higher glycemic index than butter cookie.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +31.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +247.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +274.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +154.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +188.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +201.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1075% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3788.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 7.72mg | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 11.051g | 0.244g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Fats | 18.8g | 1.6g | 26% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 849mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 8.4µg | 21.4µg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 0.637mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.335mg | 0.59mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.19mg | 5.714mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.522g | 0.142g | 13% |
| Folate | 76µg | 124µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.518mg | 12% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 10.5g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 2.7g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.145mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.94mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Calories | 467kcal | 393kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 68.9g | 82.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 4.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 113mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.982g | 0.685g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.488mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 19.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.1g | 79.6g | N/A |
| Potassium | 111mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 20.24g | 0.38g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.215mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.277mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.308mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.299mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.315mg | 0.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0.224mg | 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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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.807g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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