Biscuit vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Biscuit and Doughnuts
- Biscuit is richer in Calcium, and Selenium, yet Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 34% higher.
- Biscuit contains 6 times more Calcium than Doughnuts. Biscuit contains 235mg of Calcium, while Doughnuts contain 40mg.
- Doughnuts contain less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).
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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.
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Calcium
+487.5%
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Iron
+14.6%
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Manganese
+13.5%
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Selenium
+93.1%
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Phosphorus
+58.5%
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Potassium
+10.7%
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Sodium
-17.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Copper - 0.09
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Calcium
+487.5%
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Iron
+14.6%
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Manganese
+13.5%
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Selenium
+93.1%
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Phosphorus
+58.5%
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Potassium
+10.7%
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Sodium
-17.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Copper - 0.09
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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Vitamin A
+485.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+33.3%
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Vitamin B5
+32.3%
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Vitamin B6
+42.9%
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Folate
+50.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.91
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Vitamin A
+485.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+33.3%
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Vitamin B5
+32.3%
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Vitamin B6
+42.9%
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Folate
+50.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.91
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+31.8%
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Water
+38.8%
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Other
+70.2%
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Fats
+52.9%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
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Protein
+31.8%
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Water
+38.8%
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+70.2%
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Fats
+52.9%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-61.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915
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Saturated Fat
-61.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.1g | 45.36g |
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| Protein | 7g | 5.31g |
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| Fats | 16.3g | 24.93g |
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| Carbs | 44.6g | 47.06g |
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| Calories | 353kcal | 434kcal |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Sugar | 2.18g | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 235mg | 40mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.53mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 260mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 134mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 477mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU | 14IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 2.91mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 92µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 10mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 11.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 8.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 3.915g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.