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Biscuit vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Biscuit and Feta

  • Biscuit is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Feta is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Feta covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 67% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit contains 4 times more Iron than Feta. While Biscuit contains 2.9mg of Iron, Feta contains only 0.65mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Biscuit is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cheese, feta.

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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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
6
:
4
Feta
Feta
Contains more Iron +346.2%
Contains more Potassium +95.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Copper +156.3%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Contains more Calcium +109.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.5%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Iron +346.2%
Contains more Potassium +95.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Copper +156.3%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Contains more Calcium +109.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.5%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
4
:
8
Feta
Feta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2012.5%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2012.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
1
:
4
Feta
Feta
Contains more Carbs +990.5%
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +30.6%
Contains more Water +91.1%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Carbs +990.5%
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +30.6%
Contains more Water +91.1%
Contains more Other +62.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
0
Feta
Feta
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +604.4%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +604.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Feta
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Feta Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 4.09g Biscuit
Protein 7g 14.21g Feta
Fats 16.3g 21.28g Feta
Carbs 44.6g 4.09g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 264kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 4.09g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 493mg Feta
Iron 2.9mg 0.65mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Feta
Phosphorus 164mg 337mg Feta
Potassium 121mg 62mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 917mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.082mg 0.032mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.028mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 15µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 422IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.154mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.991mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 61µg 32µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.211mg 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 0.514mg 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 0.226mg 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.132mg 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.675mg Feta
Valine 0.313mg 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.161mg 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 3mg 89mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 14.946g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 4.623g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.591g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Feta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Biscuit
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.622g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.