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Butter cookie vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butter cookie and Summer squash?

  • Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 55% higher.

We used Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +93.3%
Contains more Iron +534.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.4%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +292.2%
Contains more Selenium +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +136%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.175
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +93.3%
Contains more Iron +534.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.4%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +292.2%
Contains more Selenium +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +136%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.175

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 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +555%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.8%
Contains more Folate +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.5%
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +555%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.8%
Contains more Folate +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +404.1%
Contains more Fats +10344.4%
Contains more Carbs +1956.7%
Contains more Other +158.1%
Contains more Water +1957.4%
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +404.1%
Contains more Fats +10344.4%
Contains more Carbs +1956.7%
Contains more Other +158.1%
Contains more Water +1957.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34412.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1003.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34412.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1003.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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 Summer squash
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 2.25g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 1.21g Butter cookie
Fats 18.8g 0.18g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 3.35g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 16kcal Butter cookie
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 20.24g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 0.8g 1.1g Summer squash
Calcium 29mg 15mg Butter cookie
Iron 2.22mg 0.35mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 102mg 38mg Butter cookie
Potassium 111mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 282mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.38mg 0.29mg Butter cookie
Copper 0.2mg 0.051mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 8.4µg 0.2µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 200IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 10µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.12mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.048mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.142mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 0.487mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.155mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 76µg 29µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.011mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.028mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.042mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg 0.069mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg 0.065mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.017mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.041mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg 0.053mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.025mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 11.051g 0.044g Summer squash
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 0.016g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 0.089g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.