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Biscuit vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between biscuits and club sandwich?

  • Biscuits are higher in iron, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B2, yet club sandwich is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Club sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 20% more.
  • Biscuits have 2 times more calcium than club sandwich. While biscuits have 235mg of calcium, club sandwich has only 95mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in biscuits is lower.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.4%
Contains more IronIron +111.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.089mg
~equal in Sodium ~630mg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +745.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +487.5%

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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.6%
Contains more WaterWater +81.7%

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +135%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Club sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.296mg 20%
Protein 7g 17.19g 20%
Iron 2.9mg 1.37mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.47µg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 5.575mg 16%
Manganese 0.378mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.88g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.172mg 15%
Calcium 235mg 95mg 14%
Cholesterol 3mg 46mg 14%
Fats 16.3g 8.05g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.826mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.186mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 2.949g 10%
Selenium 19.5µg 24.8µg 10%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Folate 61µg 31µg 8%
Carbs 44.6g 19.87g 8%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Calories 353kcal 220kcal 7%
Phosphorus 164mg 215mg 7%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.34mg 7%
Saturated fat 4.324g 3.109g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 226mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 32mg 3%
Sodium 580mg 630mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.082mg 0.089mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Club 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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.