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Biscuit vs. Murray Vanilla Wafers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Murray Vanilla Wafers different?

  • Biscuit is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Murray Vanilla Wafers are richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Biscuit is 17% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Murray Vanilla Wafers. While Biscuit contains 6.93g of Monounsaturated Fat, Murray Vanilla Wafers contain only 3.9g.
  • Murray Vanilla Wafers have less Sodium.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and MURRAY, Vanilla Wafer 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 Phosphorus +290.5%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 18% 8% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.5%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%

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 B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Folate +44.3%
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% 105% 54% 49% 0% 0% 66% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Folate +44.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Water +604.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Equal in Fats - 17.4
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
4% 17% 73% 4%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 17.4 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Water +604.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Equal in Fats - 17.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.5%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
35% 24% 41%
Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Murray Vanilla Wafers Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 71.5g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Protein 7g 4g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 17.4g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Carbs 44.6g 72.9g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Calories 353kcal 461kcal Murray Vanilla Wafers
Sugar 2.18g 31.5g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.4g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 42mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 84mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 401mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Zinc 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.42mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.23mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.6mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 88µg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 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 1mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Trans Fat 0.25g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 5.7g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 3.9g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 6.6g Murray Vanilla Wafers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Murray Vanilla Wafers
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
23%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
8%
Murray Vanilla Wafers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.376g)
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

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.