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Biscuit vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between biscuits and broccoli?

  • Biscuits are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet broccoli is richer in vitamin C.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 99% higher.
  • Biscuits have 111 times more saturated fat than broccoli. Biscuits have 4.324g of saturated fat, while broccoli has 0.039g.
  • Broccoli has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Broccoli, raw types in this comparison.

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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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +297.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +680%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%

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% 0% 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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +401.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +44500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~63µg

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4305.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +571.7%
Contains more OtherOther +267.8%
Contains more WaterWater +209%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10855.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.2mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 85%
Selenium 19.5µg 2.5µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.038g 28%
Iron 2.9mg 0.73mg 27%
Fats 16.3g 0.37g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.071mg 24%
Sodium 580mg 33mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.039g 19%
Calcium 235mg 47mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.011g 17%
Calories 353kcal 34kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.117mg 15%
Phosphorus 164mg 66mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.639mg 14%
Carbs 44.6g 6.64g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.175mg 11%
Protein 7g 2.82g 8%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.21mg 7%
Potassium 121mg 316mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.573mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 5%
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g 4%
Copper 0.082mg 0.049mg 4%
Choline 18.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 31µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Folate 61µg 63µg 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.41mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 1.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Broccoli
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
23%
Biscuit
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.