Biscuit vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between biscuits and cheese
- Biscuits are higher in iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.
- Cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 73% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits contain 50 times more vitamin B3 than cheese. While biscuits contain 2.949mg of vitamin B3, cheese contains only 0.059mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in biscuits is lower.
- The glycemic index of cheese is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cheese, cheddar.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +59.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1971.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +202.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +574.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1127.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4898.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1275% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1343.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +226.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 18.867g | 66% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 710mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 1.1µg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 455mg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 37% | |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 0.14mg | 35% |
| Protein | 7g | 22.87g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 99mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 3.64mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.029mg | 27% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 33.31g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 1.421g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 0.059mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 28.5µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.027mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 3.09g | 14% |
| Folate | 61µg | 27µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.428mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 9.246g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 404kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 580mg | 653mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.543g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.