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Raisin bread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Raisin bread and Biscuit

  • Raisin bread has more Copper, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Biscuit is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Calcium 17% more than Raisin bread.
  • Raisin bread has 3 times more Fiber than Biscuit. While Raisin bread has 4.3g of Fiber, Biscuit has only 1.5g.
  • Raisin bread has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, raisin, enriched 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.
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
7
:
2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +87.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +141.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Contains more Calcium +256.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Selenium - 19.5
Raisin bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 19% 47% 21% 46% 20% 66% 66% 110%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +87.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +141.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Contains more Calcium +256.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
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.
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
8
:
4
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.356
Raisin bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 1% 85% 92% 65% 24% 16% 80% 0% 5%
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 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.356

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
3
:
2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Fats +270.5%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Raisin bread
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Fats +270.5%
Contains more Other +77.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
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2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +513.1%
Raisin bread
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.679 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +513.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin bread Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 48g 43.1g Raisin bread
Protein 7.9g 7g Raisin bread
Fats 4.4g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 52.3g 44.6g Raisin bread
Calories 274kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 5.68g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 4.3g 1.5g Raisin bread
Calcium 66mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.9mg
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Raisin bread
Phosphorus 109mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 227mg 121mg Raisin bread
Sodium 347mg 580mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.72mg 0.54mg Raisin bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.082mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.501mg 0.378mg Raisin bread
Selenium 20µg 19.5µg Raisin bread
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.28mg Raisin bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.31mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 2.949mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.285mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.035mg Raisin bread
Folate 106µg 61µg Raisin bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.7µg Raisin bread
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.222mg 0.211mg Raisin bread
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0.273mg Raisin bread
Leucine 0.516mg 0.514mg Raisin bread
Lysine 0.2mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.128mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.347mg Raisin bread
Valine 0.329mg 0.313mg Raisin bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.161mg Raisin bread
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Raisin bread
Saturated Fat 1.081g 4.324g Raisin bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.294g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Raisin 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
31%
Raisin bread
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.243g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.