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Dough vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dough and Butter cookie

  • Dough is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Manganese, and Folate, yet Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter cookie is 53% higher.
  • Dough contains 3 times more Selenium than Butter cookie. Dough contains 28.6µg of Selenium, while Butter cookie contains 8.4µg.
  • Butter cookie contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 Calcium +79.3%
Contains more Iron +76.1%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +173.7%
Contains more Manganese +239.4%
Contains more Selenium +240.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 102
Equal in Potassium - 111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +79.3%
Contains more Iron +76.1%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +173.7%
Contains more Manganese +239.4%
Contains more Selenium +240.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 102
Equal in Potassium - 111

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.
Dough
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.2%
Contains more Folate +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +67200%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +142.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.488
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.2%
Contains more Folate +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +67200%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +142.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.488

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.2%
Contains more Water +617.4%
Contains more Other +21.9%
Contains more Fats +676.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 Protein +76.2%
Contains more Water +617.4%
Contains more Other +21.9%
Contains more Fats +676.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1425.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1425.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 10.75g 6.1g Dough
Fats 2.42g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 51.88g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 272kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 20.24g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 0.8g Dough
Calcium 52mg 29mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 2.22mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 102mg Dough
Potassium 117mg 111mg Dough
Sodium 602mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 1.04mg 0.38mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.577mg 0.17mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 8.4µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.37mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.335mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 3.19mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.036mg Dough
Folate 123µg 76µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 0.529g 11.051g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 0.982g Butter cookie
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough Butter cookie
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
43%
Dough
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.522g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.