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Biscuit vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Biscuit and Cereal

  • Biscuit is richer in Selenium, and Calcium, yet Cereal is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Cereal is 494% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 24 times more Calcium than Cereal. Biscuit contains 235mg of Calcium, while Cereal contains 10mg.
  • Cereal contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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.
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Cereal
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Phosphorus +113%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Selenium +209.5%
Contains more Iron +1074.5%
Contains more Zinc +1307.4%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +109%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Phosphorus +113%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Selenium +209.5%
Contains more Iron +1074.5%
Contains more Zinc +1307.4%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +109%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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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Cereal
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3304.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +19150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +904.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17002.9%
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 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3304.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +19150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +904.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17002.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cereal
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +1409.3%
Contains more Water +664.6%
Contains more Other +43.5%
Contains more Carbs +94.7%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +1409.3%
Contains more Water +664.6%
Contains more Other +43.5%
Contains more Carbs +94.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cereal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3297.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1076%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3297.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1076%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 7g 6.06g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 1.08g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 353kcal 378kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 2.18g 10.35g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.4g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 10mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Cereal
Phosphorus 164mg 77mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 105mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 795mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.082mg 0.137mg Cereal
Manganese 0.378mg 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 19.5µg 6.3µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cereal
Vitamin C 0.2mg 38.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.066mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.26mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.226mg 0.113mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.13mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.313mg 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.161mg 0.162mg Cereal
Cholesterol 3mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.26g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.204g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.354g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Cereal
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
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.064g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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

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.