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Biscuit vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Biscuit and Yellow cake?

  • Biscuit is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Folate, yet Yellow cake is richer in Copper.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 26% higher.
  • Biscuit has 7 times more Calcium than Yellow cake. Biscuit has 235mg of Calcium, while Yellow cake has 32mg.
  • Yellow cake contains less Sodium.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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.
Contains more Calcium +634.4%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%
Contains more Selenium +230.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Contains more Copper +93.9%
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 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +634.4%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%
Contains more Selenium +230.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Contains more Copper +93.9%

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 A +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +727.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin A +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +727.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +121.5%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +137%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Equal in Fats - 17.75
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +121.5%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +137%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Equal in Fats - 17.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.214
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.214

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Yellow cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 7g 3.16g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 44.6g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 353kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 2.18g 39.22g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 235mg 32mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.03mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 164mg 138mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 580mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.54mg 0.42mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.378mg 0.222mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 5.9µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 26IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.043mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.093mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.8mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.165mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 22µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
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 16mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 1.313g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 5.793g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.04g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.469g)
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
  2. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.