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Garlic vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Garlic and Butter

  • Garlic has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin C, Copper, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Butter covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 252% more than Garlic.
  • Garlic contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Garlic, raw 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Garlic
9
:
1
Butter
Contains more Calcium +654.2%
Contains more Iron +8400%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +537.5%
Contains more Potassium +1570.8%
Contains more Zinc +1188.9%
Contains more Copper +1768.8%
Contains more Manganese +41700%
Contains more Selenium +1320%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +654.2%
Contains more Iron +8400%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +537.5%
Contains more Potassium +1570.8%
Contains more Zinc +1188.9%
Contains more Copper +1768.8%
Contains more Manganese +41700%
Contains more Selenium +1320%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%

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.
Garlic
6
:
4
Butter
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41066.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +27666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +311.8%
Equal in Folate - 3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41066.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +27666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +311.8%
Equal in Folate - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
4
:
1
Butter
Contains more Protein +648.2%
Contains more Carbs +55000%
Contains more Water +226.5%
Contains more Other +3650%
Contains more Fats +16122%
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +648.2%
Contains more Carbs +55000%
Contains more Water +226.5%
Contains more Other +3650%
Contains more Fats +16122%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
1
:
2
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1108.8%
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1108.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Butter Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 0.06g Garlic
Protein 6.36g 0.85g Garlic
Fats 0.5g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 33.06g 0.06g Garlic
Calories 149kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 1g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 2.1g 0g Garlic
Calcium 181mg 24mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 0.02mg Garlic
Magnesium 25mg 2mg Garlic
Phosphorus 153mg 24mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg 24mg Garlic
Sodium 17mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 1.16mg 0.09mg Garlic
Copper 0.299mg 0.016mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg 0.004mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg 1µg Garlic
Vitamin A 9IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.005mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.034mg Garlic
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.042mg Garlic
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.11mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.003mg Garlic
Folate 3µg 3µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 1.7µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.012mg Garlic
Threonine 0.157mg 0.038mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0.051mg Garlic
Leucine 0.308mg 0.083mg Garlic
Lysine 0.273mg 0.067mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg 0.021mg Garlic
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0.041mg Garlic
Valine 0.291mg 0.057mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg 0.023mg Garlic
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g 50.489g Garlic
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic Butter
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%
Garlic
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.