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Biscuit vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are biscuits and cheese sandwich different?

  • Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, selenium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B5, and fiber than biscuits.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cheese sandwich is 31% higher.
  • Biscuits have less sodium.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling are the varieties used 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.62mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +645.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.358mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.185mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~64µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +803.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40%
Contains more FatsFats +53.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.129g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 9.166g 33%
Manganese 0.378mg 1.083mg 31%
Phosphorus 164mg 382mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.261mg 17%
Fats 16.3g 25g 13%
Sodium 580mg 839mg 11%
Selenium 19.5µg 24.3µg 9%
Copper 0.082mg 0.16mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 10.351g 9%
Magnesium 18mg 54mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.427mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.622mg 7%
Calories 353kcal 497kcal 7%
Protein 7g 9.8g 6%
Fiber 1.5g 3.1g 6%
Carbs 44.6g 58.2g 5%
Potassium 121mg 306mg 5%
Iron 2.9mg 2.62mg 4%
Calcium 235mg 204mg 3%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.87mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.12µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.5mg 1%
Saturated fat 4.324g 4.129g 1%
Folate 61µg 64µg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.185mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.358mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.195g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.