Butter cookie vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Butter cookie and Shortcake
- Butter cookie has more Vitamin A, Copper, and Vitamin B12, while Shortcake has more Calcium, Selenium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
- Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 38% higher.
- Shortcake contains 9 times less Vitamin A than Butter cookie. Butter cookie contains 165µg of Vitamin A, while Shortcake contains 18µg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Shortcake is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.
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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 CopperCopper | +163.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +606.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +102.4% |
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 | +834.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +414.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +517.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.1g
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
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~6.045g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 467kcal | 346kcal |
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| Protein | 6.1g | 6.1g | |
| Fats | 18.8g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 68.1g | 48.5g |
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| Carbs | 68.9g | 48.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 117mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 29mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 111mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.54mg |
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| Sugar | 20.24g |
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| Fiber | 0.8g |
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| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 102mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 282mg | 506mg |
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| Vitamin A | 673IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A | 165µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.17mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 8.4µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.335mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.19mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.488mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 53µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.051g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.522g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.982g | 3.632g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.215mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.277mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.308mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.299mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.315mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0.14mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g |
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)