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Biscuit vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Broad bean raw different?

  • Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Broad bean raw is richer in Copper, Fiber, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Broad bean raw is 36% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 37 times more Saturated Fat than Broad bean raw. While Biscuit contains 4.324g of Saturated Fat, Broad bean raw contains only 0.118g.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Beans, fava, in pod, raw are the varieties used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +535.1%
Contains more IronIron +87.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2337.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +390.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.9%

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 12% 20% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.29mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more FatsFats +2132.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.1%
Contains more WaterWater +151.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6563.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1117.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Broad bean raw Opinion
Calories 353kcal 88kcal Biscuit
Protein 7g 7.92g Broad bean raw
Fats 16.3g 0.73g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.7mg Broad bean raw
Net carbs 43.1g 10.13g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 17.63g Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Broad bean raw
Magnesium 18mg 33mg Broad bean raw
Calcium 235mg 37mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 332mg Broad bean raw
Iron 2.9mg 1.55mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 9.21g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 7.5g Broad bean raw
Copper 0.082mg 0.402mg Broad bean raw
Zinc 0.54mg 1mg Broad bean raw
Phosphorus 164mg 129mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 25mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin A 82IU 333IU Broad bean raw
Vitamin A 17µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin E 1.16mg Broad bean raw
Manganese 0.378mg 0.661mg Broad bean raw
Selenium 19.5µg 0.8µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.133mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.29mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.249mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.225mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.104mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 40.9µg Broad bean raw
Folate 61µg 148µg Broad bean raw
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.118g Broad bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.104g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.342g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Broad bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.206g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.