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Biscuit vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Biscuit and Egg

  • Biscuit is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, yet Egg is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 213% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit contains 46 times more Vitamin B3 than Egg. While Biscuit contains 2.949mg of Vitamin B3, Egg contains only 0.064mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Egg is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370%
Contains more IronIron +143.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1353.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2339%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.9%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg

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% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +439.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4507.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +534.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1287.5%

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3882.1%
Contains more OtherOther +199.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.7%
Contains more WaterWater +158.2%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Egg Opinion
Calories 353kcal 155kcal Biscuit
Protein 7g 12.58g Egg
Fats 16.3g 10.61g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Net carbs 43.1g 1.12g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 1.12g Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 373mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 50mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 126mg Egg
Iron 2.9mg 1.19mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 1.12g Egg
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 2mg Egg
Zinc 0.54mg 1.05mg Egg
Phosphorus 164mg 172mg Egg
Sodium 580mg 124mg Egg
Vitamin A 82IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Manganese 0.378mg 0.026mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.066mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.064mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.121mg Egg
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Folate 61µg 44µg Biscuit
Choline 293.8mg Egg
Saturated Fat 4.324g 3.267g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 4.077g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.414g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.211mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 0.514mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.226mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.132mg 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.313mg 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.161mg 0.298mg Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Egg
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
54%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 370mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.