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Olive vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Olive and Butterbur different?

  • Olive is higher in Iron, and Copper, however, Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Olive is 40% higher.
  • Olive contains 105 times more Sodium than Butterbur. While Olive contains 735mg of Sodium, Butterbur contains only 7mg.

Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) and Butterbur, (fuki), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +3200%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +143.7%
Contains more Calcium +17%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +8087.5%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +1270%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +3200%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +143.7%
Contains more Calcium +17%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +8087.5%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +1270%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Olive
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Contains more Vitamin A +706%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +966.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +706%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +966.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +26600%
Contains more Carbs +73.4%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Water +18.1%
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +26600%
Contains more Carbs +73.4%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Water +18.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 3.61g Butterbur
Protein 0.84g 0.39g Olive
Fats 10.68g 0.04g Olive
Carbs 6.26g 3.61g Olive
Calories 115kcal 14kcal Olive
Fiber 3.2g Olive
Calcium 88mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 3.3mg 0.1mg Olive
Magnesium 4mg 14mg Butterbur
Phosphorus 3mg 12mg Butterbur
Potassium 8mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 735mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.22mg 0.16mg Olive
Copper 0.251mg 0.103mg Olive
Manganese 0.02mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 403IU 50IU Olive
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 3µg Olive
Vitamin E 1.65mg Olive
Vitamin C 0.9mg 31.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.02mg Butterbur
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.02mg Butterbur
Vitamin B3 0.037mg 0.2mg Butterbur
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 0.032mg Butterbur
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.096mg Butterbur
Folate 0µg 10µg Butterbur
Vitamin K 1.4µg Olive
Threonine 0.026mg Olive
Isoleucine 0.031mg Olive
Leucine 0.05mg Olive
Lysine 0.032mg Olive
Methionine 0.012mg Olive
Phenylalanine 0.029mg Olive
Valine 0.038mg Olive
Histidine 0.023mg Olive
Saturated Fat 1.415g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 7.888g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.911g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Olive Butterbur
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
6%
Olive
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Olive
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterbur
Butterbur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/nutrients
  2. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.