Butter vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between butter and dried fruit?
- Butter is higher in vitamin A, yet dried fruit is higher in copper, potassium, iron, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
- Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 252% more.
- The glycemic index of butter is lower.
We used Butter, without salt and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +129.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4741.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2043.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +195.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5775% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
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 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +125.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6064.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +369.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4666.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15803.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +298.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6325% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31562.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3967.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
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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| Saturated fat | 50.489g | 0.017g | 229% |
| Fats | 81.11g | 0.51g | 124% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 0mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.43g | 0.074g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 684µg | 180µg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.343mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1162mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 2.66mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.3g | 29% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 241kcal | 24% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 62.64g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 0.074g | 20% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 2.589mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 4.33mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.235mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.516mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 71mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 3.39g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 3.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 13.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.06g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.047mg | 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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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.472g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)