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Almond butter vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Almond butter and Biscuit

  • Almond butter has more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Zinc, while Biscuit has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for Copper is 95% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 16 times less Magnesium than Almond butter. Almond butter contains 279mg of Magnesium, while Biscuit contains 18mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Almond butter is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +518.2%
Contains more IronIron +20.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1039%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +463.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +712.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.06% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +768.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.949mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 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 ProteinProtein +199.4%
Contains more FatsFats +240.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137%
Contains more WaterWater +1662.2%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +368.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.324g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Biscuit Opinion
Calories 614kcal 353kcal Almond butter
Protein 20.96g 7g Almond butter
Fats 55.5g 16.3g Almond butter
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 8.52g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 18.82g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Almond butter
Magnesium 279mg 18mg Almond butter
Calcium 347mg 235mg Almond butter
Potassium 748mg 121mg Almond butter
Iron 3.49mg 2.9mg Almond butter
Sugar 4.43g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 10.3g 1.5g Almond butter
Copper 0.934mg 0.082mg Almond butter
Zinc 3.29mg 0.54mg Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Phosphorus 508mg 164mg Almond butter
Sodium 7mg 580mg Almond butter
Vitamin A 1IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 24.21mg Almond butter
Manganese 2.131mg 0.378mg Almond butter
Selenium 2.4µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.31mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 2.949mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 0.285mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.035mg Almond butter
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Folate 53µg 61µg Biscuit
Choline 52.1mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 4.152g 4.324g Almond butter
Monounsaturated Fat 32.445g 6.93g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 4.163g Almond butter
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0.087mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg 0.211mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.273mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg 0.514mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg 0.226mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.347mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg 0.313mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg 0.161mg Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond butter Biscuit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
68%
Almond butter
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.