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Table salt vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between table salt and butter cookie

  • Table salt has less vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, folate, copper, and selenium.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1673% more.
  • Butter cookie is lower in sodium.
  • Butter cookie has a higher glycemic index than table salt.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salt, table 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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1287.5%
Contains more IronIron +572.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +280%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8300%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +6137.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Butter cookie DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 282mg 1673%
Saturated fat 0g 11.051g 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.37mg 31%
Fats 0g 18.8g 29%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.335mg 26%
Iron 0.33mg 2.22mg 24%
Calories 0kcal 467kcal 23%
Carbs 0g 68.9g 23%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.19mg 20%
Copper 0.03mg 0.2mg 19%
Folate 0µg 76µg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Selenium 0.1µg 8.4µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Phosphorus 0mg 102mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.522g 14%
Protein 0g 6.1g 12%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.488mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.982g 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.58mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.17mg 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.38mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Potassium 8mg 111mg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.036mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Calcium 24mg 29mg 1%
Choline 0mg 6.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 68.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 20.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 38476mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.