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Protein bread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Protein bread and Biscuit different?

  • Protein bread is higher in Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, however, Biscuit is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Protein bread is 48% higher.
  • Protein bread contains 5 times more Copper than Biscuit. While Protein bread contains 0.417mg of Copper, Biscuit contains only 0.082mg.
  • Protein bread has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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.
Protein bread
Protein bread
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1
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +166.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Zinc +237%
Contains more Copper +408.5%
Contains more Manganese +289.4%
Contains more Selenium +68.7%
Contains more Calcium +89.5%
Protein bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 156% 47% 80% 29% 53% 50% 139% 192% 180%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +166.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Zinc +237%
Contains more Copper +408.5%
Contains more Manganese +289.4%
Contains more Selenium +68.7%
Contains more Calcium +89.5%

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.
Protein bread
Protein bread
9
:
3
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.356
Protein bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 0% 90% 91% 81% 26% 17% 87% 0% 4%
Biscuit
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 B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.356

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein bread
Protein bread
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3
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Protein +72.9%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Fats +640.9%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6
Protein bread
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 g
Biscuit
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 +72.9%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Fats +640.9%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein bread
Protein bread
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Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3686.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.6%
Protein bread
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.009 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3686.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 40.8g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 12.1g 7g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 43.8g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 245kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 1.44g 2.18g Protein bread
Fiber 3g 1.5g Protein bread
Calcium 124mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 4.15mg 2.9mg Protein bread
Magnesium 65mg 18mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 185mg 164mg Protein bread
Potassium 322mg 121mg Protein bread
Sodium 404mg 580mg Protein bread
Zinc 1.82mg 0.54mg Protein bread
Copper 0.417mg 0.082mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg 0.378mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg 19.5µg Protein bread
Vitamin A 5IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.36mg Protein bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.356mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.31mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 2.949mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.285mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.035mg Protein bread
Folate 116µg 61µg Protein bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.3µg Protein bread
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0.087mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg 0.211mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0.273mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg 0.514mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg 0.226mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg 0.132mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.347mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg 0.313mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg 0.161mg Protein bread
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 4.324g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Protein bread 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
33%
Protein bread
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.992g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.