Potato vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potatoes and butter cookie?
- Potatoes are higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet butter cookie is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, folate, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- Butter cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in potatoes is lower.
- The glycemic index of butter cookie is lower.
We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 | +91.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +282.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2000% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +727.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +356.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +946.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +406.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1622.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +197.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20788.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +293.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +276000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2238.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 11.051g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 117mg | 39% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 18.8g | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.37mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.335mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.036mg | 20% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 467kcal | 20% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.22mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 165µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 68.9g | 17% |
| Folate | 15µg | 76µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.4µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 5.522g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 3.19mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 282mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 111mg | 9% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 6.1g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 102mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.982g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.488mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 6.5mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
17%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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