Biscuit vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between biscuits and almonds?
- Biscuits are higher in selenium, yet almonds are higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and potassium.
- Almonds' daily need coverage for copper is 105% more.
- Biscuits have 580 times more sodium than almonds. While biscuits have 580mg of sodium, almonds have only 1mg.
- The glycemic index of almonds is lower.
We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Nuts, almonds types 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 SeleniumSelenium | +375.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +505.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1157.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +477.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +476.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +267.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +291.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +555.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +355.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +196.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 171% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 1.031mg | 105% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 2.179mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 1.138mg | 64% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 31.551g | 62% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 270mg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 12.329g | 54% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 49.93g | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 481mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 12.5g | 44% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 4.1µg | 28% |
| Protein | 7g | 21.15g | 28% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 1mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 3.12mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 733mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.205mg | 13% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 579kcal | 11% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 3.71mg | 10% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 21.55g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.137mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.471mg | 4% |
| Folate | 61µg | 44µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.618mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 269mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 3.802g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 4.35g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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142%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins