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Biscuit vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Italian bread different?

  • Biscuit is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Italian bread is richer in Folate, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Italian bread is 33% higher.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, italian 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 +201.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +132.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.94
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Sodium - 550
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 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains more Calcium +201.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +132.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.94
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Sodium - 550

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 +8100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +213.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.292
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 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +8100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +213.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.292

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +365.7%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Water +23.5%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +365.7%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Water +23.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +753.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +753.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 46.9g Italian bread
Protein 7g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 16.3g 3.5g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 50.1g Italian bread
Calories 353kcal 271kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 3.17g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 235mg 78mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 164mg 103mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 110mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 550mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.54mg 0.86mg Italian bread
Copper 0.082mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.378mg 0.464mg Italian bread
Selenium 19.5µg 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 82IU 1IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.29mg Italian bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.292mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.378mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.048mg Italian bread
Folate 61µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.2µg Italian bread
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.211mg 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.514mg 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.226mg 0.197mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.313mg 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.161mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.812g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.39g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Italian bread
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
38%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian bread
Italian bread contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.