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Biscuit vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Focaccia different?

  • Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Focaccia is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Biscuit is 20% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Focaccia. While Biscuit contains 4.324g of Saturated Fat, Focaccia contains only 0.877g.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +146.3%
Contains more Copper +11%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
Equal in Potassium - 114
Equal in Sodium - 561
Equal in Manganese - 0.364
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +146.3%
Contains more Copper +11%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
Equal in Potassium - 114
Equal in Sodium - 561
Equal in Manganese - 0.364

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.9%
Contains more Folate +126.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.9%
Contains more Folate +126.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Other +98.8%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Water +58.9%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Other +98.8%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Water +58.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 34.02g Biscuit
Protein 7g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 16.3g 7.89g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 35.82g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 249kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 1.75g Focaccia
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 235mg 35mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 164mg 128mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 114mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 561mg Focaccia
Zinc 0.54mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.082mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.378mg 0.364mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 15.9µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 2IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.301mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 61µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.877g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 5.67g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.994g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.447g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.