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Biscuit vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Biscuit and Angel food cake

  • Biscuit has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Calcium, however, Angel food cake has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Iron is 30% more.
  • Biscuit has 36 times more Saturated Fat than Angel food cake. Biscuit has 4.324g of Saturated Fat, while Angel food cake has 0.121g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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 Calcium +67.9%
Contains more Iron +457.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +671.4%
Contains more Manganese +344.7%
Contains more Selenium +167.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.078
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Calcium +67.9%
Contains more Iron +457.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +671.4%
Contains more Manganese +344.7%
Contains more Selenium +167.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.078

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.9%
Contains more Folate +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.9%
Contains more Folate +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +1937.5%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Water +14.9%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +1937.5%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Water +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9660.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1034.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9660.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1034.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 56.3g Angel food cake
Protein 7g 5.9g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0.8g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 57.8g Angel food cake
Calories 353kcal 258kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 235mg 140mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.52mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 324mg Angel food cake
Potassium 121mg 93mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 749mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 0.07mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.078mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.085mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 7.3µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.102mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.883mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.198mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.031mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 35µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.06µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.075mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.248mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.312mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.514mg 0.481mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.132mg 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.334mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.354mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.161mg 0.131mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.121g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.071g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.367g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Angel food cake
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
25%
Biscuit
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.