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Biscuit vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between biscuits and italian ice?

  • Biscuits are richer than italian ice in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, manganese, and folate.
  • Biscuits' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in italian ice is lower.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared types 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.
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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1916.7%
Contains more IronIron +3122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +720%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1790%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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% 0% 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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7020%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +312.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1120%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +81400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +230.4%
Contains more OtherOther +6300%
Contains more WaterWater +199%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Italian ice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Italian ice DV% diff.
Iron 2.9mg 0.09mg 35%
Selenium 19.5µg 0.1µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.005mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0g 28%
Fats 16.3g 0.02g 25%
Sodium 580mg 4mg 25%
Phosphorus 164mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.01mg 23%
Calcium 235mg 1mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0g 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.02mg 16%
Calories 353kcal 53kcal 15%
Folate 61µg 5µg 14%
Protein 7g 0.03g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.715mg 14%
Carbs 44.6g 13.5g 10%
Copper 0.082mg 0.01mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.005mg 6%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.03mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.002mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 13.5g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Italian ice
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
2%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.