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Butter cookie vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Butter cookie and Skipjack tuna

  • Butter cookie has more Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 97% more than Butter cookie.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 26 times less Saturated Fat than Butter cookie. Butter cookie contains 11.051g of Saturated Fat, while Skipjack tuna contains 0.42g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +38.8%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +794.7%
Contains more Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.4%
Contains more Potassium +370.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +176.3%
Contains more Selenium +457.1%
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 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +794.7%
Contains more Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.4%
Contains more Potassium +370.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +176.3%
Contains more Selenium +457.1%

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 +1021.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +488%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2625%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +508.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
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 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1021.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +488%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2625%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +508.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1357.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +362.5%
Contains more Water +1253.9%
Contains more Other +413.8%
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +1357.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +362.5%
Contains more Water +1253.9%
Contains more Other +413.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2172.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2172.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

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 Skipjack tuna
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 0g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 18.8g 1.29g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 0g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 132kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0.8g 0g Butter cookie
Calcium 29mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 2.22mg 1.6mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 102mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 111mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 282mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.38mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.2mg 0.11mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.019mg Butter cookie
Selenium 8.4µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 673IU 60IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 18µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.038mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.122mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.485mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 76µg 10µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.215mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.277mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 0.471mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 0.308mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.131mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.315mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.136mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 117mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 11.051g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 0.243g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 0.403g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butter cookie Skipjack tuna
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.631g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.