Butter cookie vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between butter cookie and yellow cake
- Butter cookie has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and folate; however, yellow cake is higher in vitamin E and vitamin K.
- Butter cookie covers your daily cholesterol needs 34% more than yellow cake.
- Yellow cake has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.
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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 | +25.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.6% |
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 | +2257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +760.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +298.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +195.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +675.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1376.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +167.7% |
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:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +386.5% |
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Fats
~17.75g
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
5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +381.5% |
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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| Cholesterol | 117mg | 16mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.043mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 4.5mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.982g | 4.728g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 11.051g | 5.793g | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 25.1µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.335mg | 0.093mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 7µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.19mg | 0.8mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Folate | 76µg | 22µg | 14% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 3.16g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.488mg | 0.165mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 68.9g | 55.36g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.159mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.4µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.522g | 7.214g | 4% |
| Calories | 467kcal | 379kcal | 4% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 187mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 0.222mg | 2% |
| Fats | 18.8g | 17.75g | 2% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.03mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 17.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 310mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 68.1g | 53.86g | N/A |
| Calcium | 29mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 20.24g | 39.22g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.299mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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 ($)