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Seed vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Seed and Butter

  • Butter contains less Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium than Seed.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 236% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Seed is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Butter, without salt.

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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.
Seed
Seed
9
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Calcium +2529.2%
Contains more Iron +38500%
Contains more Magnesium +16650%
Contains more Phosphorus +3483.3%
Contains more Potassium +1595.8%
Contains more Zinc +4988.9%
Contains more Copper +5675%
Contains more Manganese +67975%
Contains more Selenium +5420%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +2529.2%
Contains more Iron +38500%
Contains more Magnesium +16650%
Contains more Phosphorus +3483.3%
Contains more Potassium +1595.8%
Contains more Zinc +4988.9%
Contains more Copper +5675%
Contains more Manganese +67975%
Contains more Selenium +5420%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%

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.
Seed
Seed
5
:
7
Butter
Butter
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20923.8%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +4527.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +364%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20923.8%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +4527.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +364%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
3
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains more Protein +1845.9%
Contains more Carbs +70100%
Contains more Other +11900%
Contains more Fats +163.9%
Contains more Water +209.3%
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +1845.9%
Contains more Carbs +70100%
Contains more Other +11900%
Contains more Fats +163.9%
Contains more Water +209.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
2
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +914.7%
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +914.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Butter Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 0.06g Seed
Protein 16.54g 0.85g Seed
Fats 30.74g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 42.12g 0.06g Seed
Calories 486kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 0g Seed
Calcium 631mg 24mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 0.02mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 2mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 24mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 24mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 4.58mg 0.09mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.016mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.004mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 1µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.5mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.005mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.034mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.042mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0.003mg Butter
Folate 49µg 3µg Seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.012mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.038mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.051mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.083mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.067mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.021mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.041mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.057mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.023mg Seed
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Butter
Saturated Fat 3.33g 50.489g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 3.01g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g 2.166g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.315g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed Butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Seed
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 47.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.