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Biscuit vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Biscuit and Sardine

  • Biscuit is richer in Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 369% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 6 times more Folate than Sardine. Biscuit contains 61µg of Folate, while Sardine contains 10µg.
  • Sardine contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.92mg

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%
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +510%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +377.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11075%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +42.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.7%
Contains more WaterWater +106.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Sardine Opinion
Calories 353kcal 208kcal Biscuit
Protein 7g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 16.3g 11.45g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Net carbs 43.1g 0g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 0g Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 142mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 18mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 235mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 121mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 2.9mg 2.92mg Sardine
Sugar 2.18g 0g Sardine
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 0.54mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 164mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 580mg 307mg Sardine
Vitamin A 82IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.378mg 0.108mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.08mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.227mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 61µg 10µg Biscuit
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 4.324g 1.528g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 3.869g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.211mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.273mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.514mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.226mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.132mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.313mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.161mg 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Biscuit Sardine
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
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 139mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.