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Biscuit vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between biscuits and broth?

  • Biscuits are richer in iron, vitamin B1, manganese, copper, and folate, yet broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and magnesium.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1013% higher.
  • Biscuits contain less sodium.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.7%
Contains more IronIron +181.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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%
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 580mg 23875mg 1013%
Iron 2.9mg 1.03mg 23%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.1mg 21%
Protein 7g 16.66g 19%
Selenium 19.5µg 28µg 15%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.15mg 10%
Carbs 44.6g 18.01g 9%
Magnesium 18mg 56mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.3µg 9%
Copper 0.082mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.43mg 9%
Folate 61µg 32µg 7%
Potassium 121mg 309mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 235mg 187mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.1mg 5%
Saturated fat 4.324g 3.43g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 5.36g 4%
Calories 353kcal 267kcal 4%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.09mg 4%
Fats 16.3g 13.88g 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.46mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 4.48g 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 17.36g N/A
Phosphorus 164mg 166mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

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
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +17.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1173.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138%
Contains more OtherOther +1436.9%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.48g

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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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.