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Butterbur vs. Olive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterbur and Olive different?

  • Butterbur is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, however, Olive is richer in Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Olive is 40% higher.
  • Butterbur contains 82 times more Potassium than Olive. While Butterbur contains 655mg of Potassium, Olive contains only 8mg.
  • Butterbur has less Sodium.

Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) are the varieties used 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 Calcium +17%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +8087.5%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +1270%
Contains more Iron +3200%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +143.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Contains more Calcium +17%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +8087.5%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +1270%
Contains more Iron +3200%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +143.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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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Olive
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +966.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +706%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +966.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +706%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +26600%
Contains more Carbs +73.4%
Contains more Other +52.7%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +26600%
Contains more Carbs +73.4%
Contains more Other +52.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Olive Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 3.06g Butterbur
Protein 0.39g 0.84g Olive
Fats 0.04g 10.68g Olive
Carbs 3.61g 6.26g Olive
Calories 14kcal 115kcal Olive
Fiber 3.2g Olive
Calcium 103mg 88mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 3.3mg Olive
Magnesium 14mg 4mg Butterbur
Phosphorus 12mg 3mg Butterbur
Potassium 655mg 8mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 735mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.22mg Olive
Copper 0.103mg 0.251mg Olive
Manganese 0.274mg 0.02mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 50IU 403IU Olive
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 20µg Olive
Vitamin E 1.65mg Olive
Vitamin C 31.5mg 0.9mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.003mg Butterbur
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0mg Butterbur
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.037mg Butterbur
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.015mg Butterbur
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.009mg Butterbur
Folate 10µg 0µg Butterbur
Vitamin K 1.4µg Olive
Threonine 0.026mg Olive
Isoleucine 0.031mg Olive
Leucine 0.05mg Olive
Lysine 0.032mg Olive
Methionine 0.012mg Olive
Phenylalanine 0.029mg Olive
Valine 0.038mg Olive
Histidine 0.023mg Olive
Saturated Fat 1.415g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 7.888g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.911g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur Olive
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
13%
Butterbur
6%
Olive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
35%
Olive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterbur
Butterbur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/nutrients
  2. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.