Cheese vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cheese and butter cookie
- Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet butter cookie is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for cheese is 68% higher.
- Cheese contains 10 times more zinc than butter cookie. Cheese contains 3.64mg of zinc, while butter cookie contains 0.38mg.
- Butter cookie contains less saturated fat.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index than butter cookie.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2348.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +857.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +346.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +239.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1485.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +529.6% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +205.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5306.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +181.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +274.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +704.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2129.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.4% |
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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| Calcium | 710mg | 29mg | 68% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 102mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 8.4µg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 11.051g | 36% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 6.1g | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.36µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.38mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.37mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.22mg | 26% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 18.8g | 22% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 68.9g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 3.19mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.2mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 165µg | 18% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 282mg | 16% |
| Folate | 27µg | 76µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 5.522g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.335mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 117mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.982g | 3% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 467kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.488mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 6.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 16IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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