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Biscuit vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between biscuits and kumquat

  • Biscuits are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B2, yet kumquat is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Kumquat covers your daily vitamin C needs 49% more than biscuits.
  • The amount of sodium in kumquat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Kumquats, raw.

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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 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +279%
Contains more IronIron +237.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +763.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%

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 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +862.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +587.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21850%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.036mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +272.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1795.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.5%
Contains more OtherOther +527.5%
Contains more WaterWater +179.8%

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
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2334.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Kumquat DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.2mg 43.9mg 49%
Selenium 19.5µg 0µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.171g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.037mg 27%
Iron 2.9mg 0.86mg 26%
Sodium 580mg 10mg 25%
Fats 16.3g 0.86g 24%
Phosphorus 164mg 19mg 21%
Fiber 1.5g 6.5g 20%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.103g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.154g 17%
Calcium 235mg 62mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.09mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.429mg 16%
Calories 353kcal 71kcal 14%
Folate 61µg 17µg 11%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.135mg 11%
Carbs 44.6g 15.9g 10%
Protein 7g 1.88g 10%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.17mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.208mg 2%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 186mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Copper 0.082mg 0.095mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 9.4g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g 9.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.036mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Kumquat
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
18%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.221g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.