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Coffeecake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coffeecake and Biscuit different?

  • Coffeecake is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Biscuit is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Biscuit is 28% higher.
  • Coffeecake contains 28 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. While Coffeecake contains 85mg of Cholesterol, Biscuit contains only 3mg.

Coffeecake, cheese and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Potassium +138.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.6%
Contains more Calcium +298.3%
Contains more Iron +353.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.4%
Contains more Copper +57.7%
Contains more Manganese +119.8%
Contains more Selenium +46.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Potassium +138.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.6%
Contains more Calcium +298.3%
Contains more Iron +353.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.4%
Contains more Copper +57.7%
Contains more Manganese +119.8%
Contains more Selenium +46.6%
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 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.4%
Contains more Folate +56.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
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 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.4%
Contains more Folate +56.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +146.2%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Fats - 16.3
Equal in Carbs - 44.6
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +146.2%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Fats - 16.3
Equal in Carbs - 44.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.93
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.93

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 43.1g Coffeecake
Protein 7g 7g
Fats 15.2g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 44.3g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 339kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Coffeecake
Fiber 1g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 59mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.64mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 101mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 289mg 121mg Coffeecake
Sodium 339mg 580mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.54mg Coffeecake
Copper 0.052mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.172mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 13.3µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 287IU 82IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.285mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.035mg Coffeecake
Folate 39µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.08µg Coffeecake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.26mg 0.211mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.273mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg 0.514mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg 0.226mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg 0.132mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.347mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg 0.313mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg 0.161mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 85mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 5.391g 4.324g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 6.93g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.067g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.