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Biscuit vs. Carbonated water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between biscuits and carbonated water?

  • Biscuits are richer than carbonated water in iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Biscuits' daily need coverage for iron is 36% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in carbonated water is lower.
  • The glycemic index of carbonated water is lower.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Beverages, carbonated, club soda types 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 0.71% 1.5% 0.18% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 2.7% 0.13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5950%
Contains more IronIron +28900%
Contains more CopperCopper +1266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +440%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3100%
Contains more WaterWater +245.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Carbonated water
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Carbonated water DV% diff.
Iron 2.9mg 0.01mg 36%
Selenium 19.5µg 0µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0g 28%
Fats 16.3g 0g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0mg 24%
Sodium 580mg 21mg 24%
Phosphorus 164mg 0mg 23%
Calcium 235mg 5mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0g 20%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0mg 18%
Calories 353kcal 0kcal 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0g 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.001mg 16%
Folate 61µg 0µg 15%
Carbs 44.6g 0g 15%
Protein 7g 0g 14%
Copper 0.082mg 0.006mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Magnesium 18mg 1mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 2mg 4%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Carbonated water
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
0%
Carbonated water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
1%
Carbonated water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Carbonated water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174842/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.