French toast vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between French toast and Biscuit
- French toast is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Biscuit is higher in Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- French toast covers your daily Cholesterol needs 38% more than Biscuit.
- French toast contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Biscuit. While French toast contains 0.31µg of Vitamin B12, Biscuit contains only 0.08µg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Biscuit is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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.
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Potassium
+10.7%
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Sodium
-17.4%
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Zinc
+24.1%
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Calcium
+135%
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Iron
+73.7%
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Phosphorus
+40.2%
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Copper
+41.4%
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Manganese
+101.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Selenium - 19.5
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Potassium
+10.7%
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Sodium
-17.4%
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Zinc
+24.1%
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Calcium
+135%
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Iron
+73.7%
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Phosphorus
+40.2%
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Copper
+41.4%
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Manganese
+101.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Selenium - 19.5
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
+513.4%
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Vitamin C
+50%
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Vitamin B5
+92.6%
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Vitamin B6
+111.4%
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Vitamin B12
+287.5%
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Vitamin B1
+74.5%
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Vitamin B3
+81.1%
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Folate
+41.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
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Vitamin A
+513.4%
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Vitamin C
+50%
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Vitamin B5
+92.6%
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Vitamin B6
+111.4%
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Vitamin B12
+287.5%
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Vitamin B1
+74.5%
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Vitamin B3
+81.1%
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Folate
+41.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+89.3%
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Fats
+50.9%
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Carbs
+78.4%
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Other
+77.8%
Equal in Protein - 7
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
25 g
Water:
54.7 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
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Water
+89.3%
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Fats
+50.9%
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Carbs
+78.4%
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+77.8%
Equal in Protein - 7
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-37%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+53.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+60.5%
Saturated Fat:
2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.594 g
Saturated Fat:
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.163 g
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Saturated Fat
-37%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+53.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+60.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 25g | 43.1g | |
Protein | 7.7g | 7g | |
Fats | 10.8g | 16.3g | |
Carbs | 25g | 44.6g | |
Calories | 229kcal | 353kcal | |
Sugar | 2.18g | ||
Fiber | 1.5g | ||
Calcium | 100mg | 235mg | |
Iron | 1.67mg | 2.9mg | |
Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | |
Phosphorus | 117mg | 164mg | |
Potassium | 134mg | 121mg | |
Sodium | 479mg | 580mg | |
Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.54mg | |
Copper | 0.058mg | 0.082mg | |
Manganese | 0.188mg | 0.378mg | |
Selenium | 20.1µg | 19.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 503IU | 82IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 124µg | ||
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.204mg | 0.356mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.31mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.628mg | 2.949mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.549mg | 0.285mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.035mg | |
Folate | 43µg | 61µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.08µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.087mg | |
Threonine | 0.305mg | 0.211mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.375mg | 0.273mg | |
Leucine | 0.621mg | 0.514mg | |
Lysine | 0.413mg | 0.226mg | |
Methionine | 0.188mg | 0.132mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.389mg | 0.347mg | |
Valine | 0.419mg | 0.313mg | |
Histidine | 0.179mg | 0.161mg | |
Cholesterol | 116mg | 3mg | |
Saturated Fat | 2.723g | 4.324g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.524g | 6.93g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.594g | 4.163g |
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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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55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.601g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.