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Cheesecake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheesecake and Biscuit

  • Cheesecake has less Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Iron 28% more than Cheesecake.
  • Cheesecake has 18 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. While Cheesecake has 55mg of Cholesterol, Biscuit has only 3mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheesecake commercially prepared and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 less Sodium -24.5%
Contains more Calcium +360.8%
Contains more Iron +360.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains less Sodium -24.5%
Contains more Calcium +360.8%
Contains more Iron +360.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54

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 +567.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1412.3%
Contains more Folate +238.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +567.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1412.3%
Contains more Folate +238.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Water +57.8%
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +74.9%
Contains more Other +255.6%
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Water +57.8%
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +74.9%
Contains more Other +255.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.9%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 5.5g 7g Biscuit
Fats 22.5g 16.3g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 321kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 21.8g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 0.4g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 51mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.63mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 93mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 90mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 438mg 580mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.02mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.14mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 5.2µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 547IU 82IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.285mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.035mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.08µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.222mg 0.211mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.273mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.372mg 0.226mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.132mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.314mg 0.313mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 55mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 9.921g 4.324g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 6.93g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheesecake Biscuit
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
17%
Cheesecake
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.