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Biscuit vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between biscuits and corned beef

  • Biscuits have more vitamin B1, calcium, manganese, and folate; however, corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 65% more than biscuits.
  • Biscuits have 29 times more calcium than corned beef. While biscuits have 235mg of calcium, corned beef has only 8mg.
  • Biscuits have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2837.5%
Contains more IronIron +55.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1618.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +748.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.2%

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.
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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1937.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.03mg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9389.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +106.9%

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% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +521.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.63µg 65%
Zinc 0.54mg 4.58mg 37%
Cholesterol 3mg 98mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.026mg 28%
Selenium 19.5µg 32.8µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.67g 23%
Calcium 235mg 8mg 23%
Protein 7g 18.17g 22%
Sodium 580mg 973mg 17%
Carbs 44.6g 0.47g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.23mg 15%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.022mg 15%
Folate 61µg 6µg 14%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Iron 2.9mg 1.86mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.17mg 11%
Saturated fat 4.324g 6.34g 9%
Copper 0.082mg 0.154mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 9.22g 6%
Phosphorus 164mg 125mg 6%
Calories 353kcal 251kcal 5%
Fats 16.3g 18.98g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.42mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.03mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 145mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 0.47g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.016g)
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
  2. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.