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Biscuit vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Biscuit and Almond?

  • Biscuit is higher in Selenium, yet Almond is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Almond's daily need coverage for Copper is 105% more.
  • Biscuit has 580 times more Sodium than Almond. While Biscuit has 580mg of Sodium, Almond has only 1mg.

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.
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Almond
Contains more Selenium +375.6%
Contains more Calcium +14.5%
Contains more Iron +27.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.3%
Contains more Potassium +505.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +477.8%
Contains more Copper +1157.3%
Contains more Manganese +476.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Selenium +375.6%
Contains more Calcium +14.5%
Contains more Iron +27.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.3%
Contains more Potassium +505.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +477.8%
Contains more Copper +1157.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Almond
Contains more Carbs +107%
Contains more Water +555.3%
Contains more Protein +202.1%
Contains more Fats +206.3%
Equal in Other - 2.96
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Carbs +107%
Contains more Water +555.3%
Contains more Protein +202.1%
Contains more Fats +206.3%
Equal in Other - 2.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Almond
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.2%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Biscuit Almond
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Biscuit Almond Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 9.05g Biscuit
Protein 7g 21.15g Almond
Fats 16.3g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 44.6g 21.55g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 2.18g 4.35g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 235mg 269mg Almond
Iron 2.9mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 18mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 164mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 121mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 580mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 0.54mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.082mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0.378mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 19.5µg 4.1µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 2IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.205mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 61µg 44µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Choline 52.1mg Almond
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.211mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.514mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.226mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.132mg 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.313mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.161mg 0.539mg Almond
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 3.802g Almond
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Almond
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
23%
Biscuit
78%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond 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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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