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Dinner rolls vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dinner rolls and Biscuit different?

  • Dinner rolls are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Manganese, and Copper, while Biscuit is higher in Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Dinner rolls covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 15% more than Biscuit.
  • Dinner rolls contain 2 times more Folate than Biscuit. Dinner rolls contain 101µg of Folate, while Biscuit contains 61µg.
  • Dinner rolls are lower in Saturated Fat.

Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were 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 Iron +28.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +54%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 140% 19% 53% 13% 61% 27% 45% 76% 147%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +28.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +54%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%

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 B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.1%
Contains more Folate +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1540%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 1% 132% 87% 101% 28% 23% 76% 17% 27%
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 B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.1%
Contains more Folate +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1540%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.1%
Contains more Carbs +16.7%
Contains more Fats +151.9%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Equal in Water - 28.9
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 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 Protein +55.1%
Contains more Carbs +16.7%
Contains more Fats +151.9%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Equal in Water - 28.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.9%
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.509 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dinner rolls Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 50.04g 43.1g Dinner rolls
Protein 10.86g 7g Dinner rolls
Fats 6.47g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 52.04g 44.6g Dinner rolls
Calories 310kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 5.55g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 2g 1.5g Dinner rolls
Calcium 178mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 3.72mg 2.9mg Dinner rolls
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Dinner rolls
Phosphorus 122mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 139mg 121mg Dinner rolls
Sodium 467mg 580mg Dinner rolls
Zinc 0.99mg 0.54mg Dinner rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.082mg Dinner rolls
Manganese 0.582mg 0.378mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 26.8µg 19.5µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 5IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin E 0.28mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.526mg 0.356mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.374mg 0.31mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 5.367mg 2.949mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.285mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.035mg Dinner rolls
Folate 101µg 61µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.08µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.286mg 0.211mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0.273mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.729mg 0.514mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.233mg 0.226mg Dinner rolls
Methionine 0.145mg 0.132mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.506mg 0.347mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.401mg 0.313mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.222mg 0.161mg Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 4mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 1.375g 4.324g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.881g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 2.509g 4.163g Biscuit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g Dinner rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dinner rolls 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
41%
Dinner rolls
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dinner rolls
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.949g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.