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French toast vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between French toast and Butter cookie

  • French toast is richer in Selenium, and Calcium, yet Butter cookie is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter cookie is 42% higher.
  • French toast contains 3 times more Calcium than Butter cookie. French toast contains 100mg of Calcium, while Butter cookie contains 29mg.
  • Butter cookie contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +139.3%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Copper +244.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +139.3%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Copper +244.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.17

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Folate +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.335
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Folate +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.335

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +1089.1%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Fats +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +175.6%
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +26.2%
Contains more Water +1089.1%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Fats +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +175.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French toast 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 25g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 7.7g 6.1g French toast
Fats 10.8g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 25g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 229kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g French toast
Fiber 0.8g Butter cookie
Calcium 100mg 29mg French toast
Iron 1.67mg 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 17mg 12mg French toast
Phosphorus 117mg 102mg French toast
Potassium 134mg 111mg French toast
Sodium 479mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.67mg 0.38mg French toast
Copper 0.058mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.188mg 0.17mg French toast
Selenium 20.1µg 8.4µg French toast
Vitamin A 503IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 124µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.488mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.036mg French toast
Folate 43µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.084mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg 0.215mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.277mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg 0.471mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg 0.308mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg 0.131mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.299mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg 0.315mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg 0.136mg French toast
Cholesterol 116mg 117mg French toast
Saturated Fat 2.723g 11.051g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.007g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 0.982g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
26%
French toast
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French toast
French toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.328g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French toast
French toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.