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Biscuit vs. Oat bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Biscuit and Oat bread

  • Biscuit has more Calcium, however, Oat bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Oat bread covers your daily need of Selenium 19% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Oat bread. While Biscuit has 4.324g of Saturated Fat, Oat bread has only 0.697g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, oat bran.

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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
2
:
8
Oat bread
Oat bread
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.12
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Oat bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 117% 25% 61% 13% 47% 25% 45% 102% 164%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.12

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
Oat bread
Oat bread
Contains more Vitamin A +1540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +32.8%
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%
Oat bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 127% 80% 91% 35% 17% 61% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +32.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
2
Oat bread
Oat bread
Contains more Fats +270.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Water +52.2%
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
Oat bread
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +270.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Water +52.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Oat bread
Oat bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Oat bread
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.697 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.694 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Oat bread Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 35.3g Biscuit
Protein 7g 10.4g Oat bread
Fats 16.3g 4.4g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 39.8g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 236kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 7.7g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 4.5g Oat bread
Calcium 235mg 65mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 3.12mg Oat bread
Magnesium 18mg 35mg Oat bread
Phosphorus 164mg 141mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 147mg Oat bread
Sodium 580mg 353mg Oat bread
Zinc 0.54mg 0.89mg Oat bread
Copper 0.082mg 0.135mg Oat bread
Manganese 0.378mg 0.779mg Oat bread
Selenium 19.5µg 30µg Oat bread
Vitamin A 82IU 5IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Oat bread
Vitamin E 0.44mg Oat bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.504mg Oat bread
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.346mg Oat bread
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 4.831mg Oat bread
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.581mg Oat bread
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.073mg Oat bread
Folate 61µg 81µg Oat bread
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.2µg Oat bread
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.131mg Oat bread
Threonine 0.211mg 0.299mg Oat bread
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.399mg Oat bread
Leucine 0.514mg 0.733mg Oat bread
Lysine 0.226mg 0.297mg Oat bread
Methionine 0.132mg 0.179mg Oat bread
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.518mg Oat bread
Valine 0.313mg 0.461mg Oat bread
Histidine 0.161mg 0.225mg Oat bread
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Oat bread
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.697g Oat bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 1.59g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.694g Biscuit

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Biscuit Oat 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
35%
Oat bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
62%
Oat bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat bread
Oat bread contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.627g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat bread
Oat bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat bread
Oat bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.