Egg vs Butter - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Egg and Butter
- Egg is richer in Copper, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 236% higher.
- Egg contains 125 times more Copper than Butter. Egg contains 2mg of Copper, while Butter contains 0.016mg.
- Butter contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Butter, without salt.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+108.3%
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Iron
+5850%
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Magnesium
+400%
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Phosphorus
+616.7%
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Potassium
+425%
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Zinc
+1066.7%
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Copper
+12400%
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Sodium
-91.1%
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Calcium
+108.3%
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Iron
+5850%
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Magnesium
+400%
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Phosphorus
+616.7%
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Potassium
+425%
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Zinc
+1066.7%
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Copper
+12400%
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Sodium
-91.1%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1220%
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Vitamin B2
+1408.8%
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Vitamin B3
+52.4%
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Vitamin B5
+1170.9%
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Vitamin B6
+3933.3%
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Folate
+1366.7%
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Vitamin B12
+552.9%
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Vitamin A
+380.6%
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Vitamin E
+125.2%
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Vitamin K
+2233.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1220%
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Vitamin B2
+1408.8%
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Vitamin B3
+52.4%
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Vitamin B5
+1170.9%
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Vitamin B6
+3933.3%
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Folate
+1366.7%
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Vitamin B12
+552.9%
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Vitamin A
+380.6%
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Vitamin E
+125.2%
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Vitamin K
+2233.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+1380%
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Carbs
+1766.7%
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Water
+315.9%
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Other
+2575%
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Fats
+664.5%
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+1380%
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+1766.7%
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+315.9%
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+2575%
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+664.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-93.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+474.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+112.9%
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Saturated Fat
-93.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+474.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+112.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.12g | 0.06g |
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Protein | 12.58g | 0.85g |
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Fats | 10.61g | 81.11g |
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Carbs | 1.12g | 0.06g |
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Calories | 155kcal | 717kcal |
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Sugar | 1.12g | 0.06g |
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Calcium | 50mg | 24mg |
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Iron | 1.19mg | 0.02mg |
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Magnesium | 10mg | 2mg |
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Phosphorus | 172mg | 24mg |
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Potassium | 126mg | 24mg |
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Sodium | 124mg | 11mg |
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Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.09mg |
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Copper | 2mg | 0.016mg |
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Vitamin A | 520IU | 2499IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 149µg | 684µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 2.32mg |
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Vitamin D | 87IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.005mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.034mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.042mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.11mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.003mg |
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Folate | 44µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.17µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.012mg |
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Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.038mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.051mg |
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Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.083mg |
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Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.067mg |
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Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.021mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.041mg |
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Valine | 0.767mg | 0.057mg |
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Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.023mg |
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Cholesterol | 373mg | 215mg |
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Saturated Fat | 3.267g | 50.489g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 23.43g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 3.01g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
45%

21%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%

4%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 47.222g)
Which food is cheaper?

Egg is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)