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Biscuit vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between biscuits and duck meat?

  • Biscuits are richer in calcium, manganese, vitamin B1, and folate, yet duck meat is richer in vitamin B5, copper, and zinc.
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 27% higher.
  • Biscuits have 21 times more calcium than duck meat. Biscuits have 235mg of calcium, while duck meat has 11mg.
  • Duck meat contains less sodium.
  • Duck meat has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2036.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1889.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.7mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg
~equal in Selenium ~20µg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +285.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275%

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +290.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.3%
Contains more FatsFats +73.9%
Contains more WaterWater +79.4%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Duck meat DV% diff.
Cholesterol 3mg 84mg 27%
Protein 7g 18.99g 24%
Saturated fat 4.324g 9.67g 24%
Sodium 580mg 59mg 23%
Calcium 235mg 11mg 22%
Fats 16.3g 28.35g 19%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.019mg 16%
Copper 0.082mg 0.227mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 1.098mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.174mg 15%
Carbs 44.6g 0g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 12.9g 15%
Folate 61µg 6µg 14%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.86mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 4.825mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.18mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.3µg 9%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 63µg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Iron 2.9mg 2.7mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.269mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 3.65g 3%
Potassium 121mg 204mg 2%
Calories 353kcal 337kcal 1%
Selenium 19.5µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Phosphorus 164mg 156mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Duck meat
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%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.