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Biscuit vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Biscuit and Bread sticks?

  • Biscuit is richer in Calcium, yet Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Bread sticks' daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% higher.
  • Biscuit has 11 times more Calcium than Bread sticks. Biscuit has 235mg of Calcium, while Bread sticks have 22mg.
  • Bread sticks contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread sticks, plain 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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
7
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Calcium +968.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Copper +129.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Equal in Potassium - 124
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Bread sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +968.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Copper +129.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Equal in Potassium - 124

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
9
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +165.6%
Biscuit
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%
Bread sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +165.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
3
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Fats +71.6%
Contains more Water +373.8%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +25%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Bread sticks
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +71.6%
Contains more Water +373.8%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Bread sticks
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 65.4g Bread sticks
Protein 7g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 16.3g 9.5g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 68.4g Bread sticks
Calories 353kcal 412kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 2.18g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 1.5g 3g Bread sticks
Calcium 235mg 22mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 164mg 121mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 124mg Bread sticks
Sodium 580mg 713mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 0.88mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.082mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.378mg 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 19.5µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.073mg Bread sticks
Folate 61µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.211mg 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.514mg 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.226mg 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.132mg 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.313mg 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.161mg 0.258mg Bread sticks
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 4.324g 1.41g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 3.568g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 3.628g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Bread sticks
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
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.914g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.