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Crackers vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crackers and butter cookie

  • Crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, phosphorus, vitamin E, and manganese, yet butter cookie is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for crackers is 56% higher.
  • Crackers contain 5 times more vitamin E than butter cookie. Crackers contain 3.03mg of vitamin E, while butter cookie contains 0.58mg.
  • Butter cookie contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313.8%
Contains more IronIron +81.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.4%
~equal in Potassium ~111mg

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.
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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +422.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3976.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.6%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more WaterWater +46.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1237.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Butter cookie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.982g 81%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 1.7µg 56%
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg 39%
Saturated fat 5.562g 11.051g 25%
Iron 4.03mg 2.22mg 23%
Phosphorus 248mg 102mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Sodium 726mg 282mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.58mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.17mg 14%
Fats 26.43g 18.8g 12%
Copper 0.104mg 0.2mg 11%
Calcium 120mg 29mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.335mg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.19mg 7%
Fiber 2.3g 0.8g 6%
Folate 92µg 76µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.37mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 5.522g 3%
Carbs 61.3g 68.9g 3%
Selenium 6.7µg 8.4µg 3%
Calories 510kcal 467kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.036mg 2%
Choline 9.6mg 6.5mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.488mg 1%
Protein 6.64g 6.1g 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.38mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 59g 68.1g N/A
Potassium 118mg 111mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g 20.24g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.136mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers Butter cookie
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
49%
Crackers
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.489g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.