Pasta vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and butter cookie different?
- Butter cookie has more vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin A, copper, and vitamin B12 than pasta.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter cookie is 55% higher.
- Pasta has less cholesterol.
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +383.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +362.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +221.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +157.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1390.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1690.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +416.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4353.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 11.051g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 117mg | 28% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 18.8g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 165µg | 18% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 467kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 68.9g | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.4µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 3.19mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.335mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.22mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 5.522g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.37mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 282mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.36µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 102mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.488mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.982g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 24mg | 111mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 76µg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 6.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 20.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins