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Biscuit vs. Oatmeal bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Biscuit and Oatmeal bread

  • Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Oatmeal bread is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Oatmeal bread covers your daily Manganese needs 24% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Oatmeal bread. While Biscuit contains 4.324g of Saturated Fat, Oatmeal bread contains only 0.703g.

Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, oatmeal.

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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 +256.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +154.9%
Contains more Manganese +148.7%
Contains more Selenium +26.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.7
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 20% 102% 27% 54% 13% 59% 28% 70% 123% 135%
Contains more Calcium +256.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +154.9%
Contains more Manganese +148.7%
Contains more Selenium +26.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.7

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 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.136
Equal in Folate - 62
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% 10% 0% 0% 100% 56% 59% 21% 16% 47% 4% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.136
Equal in Folate - 62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +270.5%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Water +27%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
8% 4% 49% 37% 2%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 36.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Fats +270.5%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Water +27%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.578 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Oatmeal 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 Oatmeal bread Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 44.5g Oatmeal bread
Protein 7g 8.4g Oatmeal bread
Fats 16.3g 4.4g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 48.5g Oatmeal bread
Calories 353kcal 269kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 8.14g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 4g Oatmeal bread
Calcium 235mg 66mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.7mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 37mg Oatmeal bread
Phosphorus 164mg 126mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 142mg Oatmeal bread
Sodium 580mg 447mg Oatmeal bread
Zinc 0.54mg 1.02mg Oatmeal bread
Copper 0.082mg 0.209mg Oatmeal bread
Manganese 0.378mg 0.94mg Oatmeal bread
Selenium 19.5µg 24.6µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin A 82IU 16IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin E 0.48mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.399mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.24mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.136mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.341mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.068mg Oatmeal bread
Folate 61µg 62µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.03µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.5µg Oatmeal bread
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.116mg Oatmeal bread
Threonine 0.211mg 0.247mg Oatmeal bread
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.325mg Oatmeal bread
Leucine 0.514mg 0.608mg Oatmeal bread
Lysine 0.226mg 0.27mg Oatmeal bread
Methionine 0.132mg 0.152mg Oatmeal bread
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.414mg Oatmeal bread
Valine 0.313mg 0.393mg Oatmeal bread
Histidine 0.161mg 0.186mg Oatmeal bread
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Oatmeal bread
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.703g Oatmeal bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 1.578g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.702g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Oatmeal 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
26%
Oatmeal bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
63%
Oatmeal bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.621g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Oatmeal bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172678/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.