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Biscuit vs. Rye bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Biscuit and Rye bread?

  • Biscuit is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Rye bread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 21% higher.
  • Biscuit has 7 times more Saturated Fat than Rye bread. Biscuit has 4.324g of Saturated Fat, while Rye bread has 0.626g.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, rye types in this comparison.

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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
4
:
6
Rye bread
Rye bread
Contains more Calcium +221.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +126.8%
Contains more Manganese +118%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.83
Equal in Sodium - 603
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Rye bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 107% 29% 54% 15% 79% 32% 62% 108% 169%
Contains more Calcium +221.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +126.8%
Contains more Manganese +118%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.83
Equal in Sodium - 603

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
2
:
10
Rye bread
Rye bread
Contains more Vitamin A +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +80.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.335
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%
Rye 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% 7% 0% 2% 109% 78% 72% 27% 18% 83% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +80.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.335

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
3
Rye bread
Rye bread
Contains more Fats +393.9%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Equal in Carbs - 48.3
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
Rye bread
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +393.9%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Equal in Carbs - 48.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Rye bread
Rye bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +428.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Rye bread
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.799 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +428.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Rye bread Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 42.5g Biscuit
Protein 7g 8.5g Rye bread
Fats 16.3g 3.3g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 48.3g Rye bread
Calories 353kcal 259kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 3.85g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 5.8g Rye bread
Calcium 235mg 73mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.83mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 164mg 125mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 166mg Rye bread
Sodium 580mg 603mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 1.14mg Rye bread
Copper 0.082mg 0.186mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.378mg 0.824mg Rye bread
Selenium 19.5µg 30.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin A 82IU 7IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.33mg Rye bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.434mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.335mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.805mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.44mg Rye bread
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.075mg Rye bread
Folate 61µg 110µg Rye bread
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.2µg Rye bread
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.096mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.211mg 0.255mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.319mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.514mg 0.579mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.226mg 0.233mg Rye bread
Methionine 0.132mg 0.139mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.411mg Rye bread
Valine 0.313mg 0.379mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.161mg 0.182mg Rye bread
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Rye bread
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.626g Rye bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 1.311g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.799g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Rye 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
33%
Rye bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
67%
Rye bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.698g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.