Biscuit vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Biscuit and White Bread
- Biscuit is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, yet White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
- Biscuit covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 18% more than White Bread.
- Biscuit contains 2 times more Phosphorus than White Bread. While Biscuit contains 164mg of Phosphorus, White Bread contains only 98mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in White Bread is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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.
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Calcium
+63.2%
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Phosphorus
+67.3%
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Iron
+24.5%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Sodium
-15.5%
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Zinc
+37%
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Copper
+23.2%
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Manganese
+41.8%
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Selenium
+12.8%
Equal in Potassium - 126
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Calcium
+63.2%
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Phosphorus
+67.3%
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Iron
+24.5%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Sodium
-15.5%
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Zinc
+37%
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Copper
+23.2%
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Manganese
+41.8%
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Selenium
+12.8%
Equal in Potassium - 126
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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Vitamin A
+8100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+27.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+49.7%
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Vitamin B3
+62.1%
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Vitamin B5
+88.1%
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Vitamin B6
+148.6%
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Folate
+82%
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Vitamin A
+8100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+27.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+49.7%
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Vitamin B3
+62.1%
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Vitamin B5
+88.1%
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Vitamin B6
+148.6%
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Folate
+82%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+389.5%
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Other
+61.6%
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Protein
+26.4%
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Carbs
+10.8%
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Water
+26%
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
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3.2 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
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1.98 g
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Fats
+389.5%
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+61.6%
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Protein
+26.4%
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Carbs
+10.8%
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Water
+26%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1056.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+159.9%
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Saturated Fat
-83.9%
Saturated Fat:
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.163 g
Saturated Fat:
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.602 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1056.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+159.9%
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.1g | 46.72g |
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| Protein | 7g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 16.3g | 3.33g |
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| Carbs | 44.6g | 49.42g |
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| Calories | 353kcal | 266kcal |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Fructose | 2.43g |
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| Sugar | 2.18g | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 235mg | 144mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 3.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 126mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 490mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.74mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.101mg |
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.087mg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 111µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 0.698g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 1.602g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.626g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)