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Biscuit vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Fruit salad different?

  • Biscuit has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese than Fruit salad.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Biscuit is 33% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 1081 times more Saturated Fat than Fruit salad. While Biscuit contains 4.324g of Saturated Fat, Fruit salad contains only 0.004g.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 +2036.4%
Contains more Iron +1060%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +1071.4%
Contains more Zinc +285.7%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Manganese +150.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Equal in Potassium - 116
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 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2036.4%
Contains more Iron +1060%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +1071.4%
Contains more Zinc +285.7%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Manganese +150.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Equal in Potassium - 116

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 B1 +3136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +728.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +437.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1550%
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 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +728.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +437.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1272.5%
Contains more Fats +54233.3%
Contains more Carbs +241.8%
Contains more Other +1130.8%
Contains more Water +198.1%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +1272.5%
Contains more Fats +54233.3%
Contains more Carbs +241.8%
Contains more Other +1130.8%
Contains more Water +198.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37745.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37745.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Fruit salad Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 12.05g Biscuit
Protein 7g 0.51g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0.03g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 13.05g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 50kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Fruit salad
Fiber 1.5g 1g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 11mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.25mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 14mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 116mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 5mg Fruit salad
Zinc 0.54mg 0.14mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.05mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.151mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 600IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 30µg Fruit salad
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.3mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.011mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.014mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.053mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.027mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 3µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
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 Fruit salad
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.004g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.005g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.011g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Fruit salad
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
6%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.