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Pineapple cake vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pineapple cake and butter cookie

  • Pineapple cake is richer in vitamin B1 and calcium, yet butter cookie is richer in vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B12, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pineapple cake is 12719% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 4 times more calcium than butter cookie. Pineapple cake contains 120mg of calcium, while butter cookie contains 29mg.
  • Pineapple cake contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.9%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Potassium ~111mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41251.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.036mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 WaterWater +602.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.3%
Contains more FatsFats +55.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.4%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
63% 31% 6%
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 -73.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.522g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Butter cookie DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.37mg 12719%
Saturated fat 2.915g 11.051g 37%
Cholesterol 22mg 117mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 0.982g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.335mg 14%
Copper 0.087mg 0.2mg 13%
Folate 26µg 76µg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 3.19mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.36µg 12%
Vitamin A 62µg 165µg 11%
Fats 12.1g 18.8g 10%
Calcium 120mg 29mg 9%
Iron 1.48mg 2.22mg 9%
Manganese 0.35mg 0.17mg 8%
Calories 319kcal 467kcal 7%
Carbs 50.5g 68.9g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.488mg 6%
Protein 3.5g 6.1g 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Phosphorus 82mg 102mg 3%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Sodium 319mg 282mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Selenium 9.4µg 8.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.194g 5.522g 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 49.7g 68.1g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 12mg 0%
Potassium 112mg 111mg 0%
Sugar 20.24g N/A
Fiber 0.8g 0.8g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.036mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Butter cookie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
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 ($)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.