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Biscuit vs. Cream of tartar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Cream of tartar different?

  • Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Cream of tartar is richer in Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Potassium from Cream of tartar is 482% higher.
  • Cream of tartar has less Saturated Fat.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Leavening agents, cream of tartar are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +2837.5%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3180%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +84.4%
Contains more Selenium +9650%
Contains more Iron +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +13536.4%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +137.8%
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 3% 140% 2% 3% 1456% 7% 12% 65% 27% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2837.5%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3180%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +84.4%
Contains more Selenium +9650%
Contains more Iron +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +13536.4%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +137.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1600%
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Other +1050%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
62% 2% 37%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 61.5 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 36.8 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1600%
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Other +1050%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cream of tartar Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 61.3g Cream of tartar
Protein 7g 0g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 61.5g Cream of tartar
Calories 353kcal 258kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 0g Cream of tartar
Fiber 1.5g 0.2g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 8mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 3.72mg Cream of tartar
Magnesium 18mg 2mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 5mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 16500mg Cream of tartar
Sodium 580mg 52mg Cream of tartar
Zinc 0.54mg 0.42mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.195mg Cream of tartar
Manganese 0.378mg 0.205mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 0.2µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Cream of tartar
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0g Cream of tartar
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Cream of tartar
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
0%
Cream of tartar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
171%
Cream of tartar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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 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. Cream of tartar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175041/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.