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Butter vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between butter and pomegranate

  • Butter has more vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin B12, while pomegranate has more fiber, copper, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin K.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 252% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Butter, without salt and Pomegranates, raw.

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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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +883.3%
Contains more IronIron +1400%
Contains more CopperCopper +887.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2875%

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +597.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +134.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%
~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% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more FatsFats +6832.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31066.7%
Contains more WaterWater +334.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1225%

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
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25093.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3710.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Pomegranate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 50.489g 0.12g 229%
Fats 81.11g 1.17g 123%
Vitamin A 684µg 0µg 76%
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 23.43g 0.093g 58%
Calories 717kcal 83kcal 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.079g 20%
Fiber 0g 4g 16%
Copper 0.016mg 0.158mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.6mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10.2mg 11%
Folate 3µg 38µg 9%
Vitamin K 7µg 16.4µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Carbs 0.06g 18.7g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.075mg 6%
Potassium 24mg 236mg 6%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.119mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.067mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.377mg 5%
Iron 0.02mg 0.3mg 4%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.35mg 2%
Phosphorus 24mg 36mg 2%
Choline 18.8mg 7.6mg 2%
Magnesium 2mg 12mg 2%
Protein 0.85g 1.67g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.293mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.053mg 1%
Selenium 1µg 0.5µg 1%
Calcium 24mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 14.7g N/A
Sugar 0.06g 13.67g N/A
Sodium 11mg 3mg 0%
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 Pomegranate
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
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.