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Biscuit vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Biscuit and Fruit preserves

  • Fruit preserves have less Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Selenium 32% more than Fruit preserves.
  • Biscuit has 432 times more Saturated Fat than Fruit preserves. While Biscuit has 4.324g of Saturated Fat, Fruit preserves have only 0.01g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Jams and preserves.

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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
8
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Iron +491.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +763.2%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Manganese +845%
Contains more Selenium +875%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +22%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Iron +491.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +763.2%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Manganese +845%
Contains more Selenium +875%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +22%

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
8
:
4
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4300%
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +1791.9%
Contains more Fats +23185.7%
Contains more Other +1291.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.4%
Equal in Water - 30.47
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
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +1791.9%
Contains more Fats +23185.7%
Contains more Other +1291.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.4%
Equal in Water - 30.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18136.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18136.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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 preserves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 preserves Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 7g 0.37g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0.07g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 353kcal 278kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 48.5g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 20mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.49mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 4mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 19mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 77mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.54mg 0.06mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.378mg 0.04mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 2µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.12mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 0.2mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.016mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.076mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.036mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.02mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.02mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 11µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.008mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.023mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.017mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.037mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.03mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.001mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.021mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.021mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.014mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.038g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Fruit preserves
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 preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.314g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.