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Biscuit vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Biscuit and Buttermilk

  • Biscuit is richer than Buttermilk in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Biscuit is 36% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 189 times more Manganese than Buttermilk. Biscuit contains 0.378mg of Manganese, while Buttermilk contains 0.002mg.
  • Buttermilk contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 Calcium +102.6%
Contains more Iron +5700%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +645.5%
Contains more Manganese +18800%
Contains more Selenium +875%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
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 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +102.6%
Contains more Iron +5700%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +645.5%
Contains more Manganese +18800%
Contains more Selenium +875%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +947.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4984.5%
Contains more Folate +1120%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.275
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +947.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4984.5%
Contains more Folate +1120%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.275
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.5%
Contains more Fats +1752.3%
Contains more Carbs +831.1%
Contains more Other +259.6%
Contains more Water +211.9%
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% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +111.5%
Contains more Fats +1752.3%
Contains more Carbs +831.1%
Contains more Other +259.6%
Contains more Water +211.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2628.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12515.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2628.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12515.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 4.79g Biscuit
Protein 7g 3.31g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0.88g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 4.79g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 40kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 4.79g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 116mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.05mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 89mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 580mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.54mg 0.42mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.011mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.002mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 2µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 47IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.034mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.154mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.058mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.275mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.034mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.042mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.141mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.171mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.132mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.171mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.217mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.1mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 4mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.254g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.033g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Buttermilk
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
25%
Biscuit
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.776g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.