Pie crust vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pie crust and butter cookie?
- Pie crust is higher in selenium, folate, and manganese, yet butter cookie is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Butter cookie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 39% more.
- Pie crust has 3 times more selenium than butter cookie. While pie crust has 22.9µg of selenium, butter cookie has only 8.4µg.
- The amount of sodium in butter cookie is lower.
We used Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched types 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 | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +77.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 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 | -27.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +223.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +304.1% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 117mg | 39% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.887g | 5.522g | 31% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 8.4µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 0.982g | 20% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 282mg | 20% |
| Fats | 31.4g | 18.8g | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 165µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 7.974g | 11.051g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.335mg | 9% |
| Folate | 104µg | 76µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 52.1g | 68.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.488mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 3.19mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 467kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 6.1g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 102mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 64mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.1g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 20.24g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.146mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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
24%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pie crust is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pie crust is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)