Puff pastry vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between puff pastry and butter cookie?
- Puff pastry is richer in selenium, manganese, and vitamin K, yet butter cookie is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, copper, and phosphorus.
- Butter cookie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 39% higher.
- Puff pastry has 10 times more vitamin K than butter cookie. Puff pastry has 16.3µg of vitamin K, while butter cookie has 1.7µg.
- Puff pastry contains less saturated fat.
We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched types in this comparison.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +191.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +191.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +858.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 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 | -50.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2163.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 0.982g | 142% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 117mg | 39% |
| Fats | 38.5g | 18.8g | 30% |
| Selenium | 24.5µg | 8.4µg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 5.502g | 11.051g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 165µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.495mg | 0.17mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 1.7µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.488mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.828g | 5.522g | 8% |
| Carbs | 45.7g | 68.9g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 102mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.335mg | 6% |
| Folate | 55µg | 76µg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 2.22mg | 5% |
| Calories | 558kcal | 467kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 3.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.37mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 6.1g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 282mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.2g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.75g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 6.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.198mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.312mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.158mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
43%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 ($)
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.