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Butter vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between butter and beef noodle soup

  • Butter is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, and monounsaturated fat, yet beef noodle soup is richer in iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 250% higher.
  • Butter contains 108 times more cholesterol than beef noodle soup. Butter contains 215mg of cholesterol, while beef noodle soup contains 2mg.
  • Beef noodle soup contains less saturated fat.
  • Butter has a lower glycemic index than beef noodle soup.

Food types used in this article are Butter, without salt and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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.
Butter
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 2.4% 3.5% 17% 20% 17% 8.1% 42% 14% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +2100%
Contains more CopperCopper +275%
Contains more ZincZinc +588.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2625%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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.
Butter
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 228% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 1.7% 10% 0% 7% 5.5% 8% 4.8% 3.5% 10% 2% 6% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13580%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +364%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +775%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +911.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
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81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +6494.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5866.7%
Contains more WaterWater +413.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2650%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 g
40% 43% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4633.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1443.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butter Beef noodle soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Beef noodle soup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 50.489g 0.455g 227%
Fats 81.11g 1.23g 123%
Vitamin A 684µg 5µg 75%
Cholesterol 215mg 2mg 71%
Monounsaturated fat 23.43g 0.495g 57%
Calories 717kcal 34kcal 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.195g 19%
Sodium 11mg 325mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.5mg 12%
Copper 0.016mg 0.06mg 5%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.109mg 5%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.62mg 5%
Vitamin K 7µg 0.8µg 5%
Iron 0.02mg 0.44mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.08µg 4%
Selenium 1µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.425mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 8mg 2%
Choline 18.8mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.028mg 2%
Protein 0.85g 1.93g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.015mg 1%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.08mg 1%
Phosphorus 24mg 19mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Carbs 0.06g 3.58g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 3.28g N/A
Magnesium 2mg 3mg 0%
Potassium 24mg 40mg 0%
Sugar 0.06g 1.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter Beef noodle soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Butter
5%
Beef noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
14%
Beef noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/nutrients
  2. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.