Biscuit vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between biscuits and baby food
- Biscuits contain less iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, copper, fiber, and magnesium than baby food.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 558% higher.
- Baby food contains 193 times less sodium than biscuits. Biscuits contain 580mg of sodium, while baby food contains 3mg.
- Biscuits have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of biscuits is 44, while the glycemic index of baby food is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +455.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +261.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1537.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +307.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.8% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +584.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +776.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1077.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +276.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +440% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +270.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +331.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +474.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.2% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 47.5mg | 558% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 34.714mg | 199% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 2.717mg | 185% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 2.438mg | 174% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 733mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 392mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.334mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 580mg | 3mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 7.5g | 24% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 100mg | 20% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 4.4g | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 2.4mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.769g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 1.074mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 1.697g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 1.206g | 14% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 25.9µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.189mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 73.4g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 12.2g | 10% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 437mg | 9% |
| Folate | 61µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 379kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
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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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260%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.555g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)