Biscuit vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between biscuits and marble cake
- Biscuits have more selenium, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B3, and folate; however, marble cake is higher in phosphorus.
- Biscuits cover your daily need for selenium, 31% more than marble cake.
- Biscuits have 3 times more calcium than marble cake. While biscuits have 235mg of calcium, marble cake has only 76mg.
- Marble cake has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +209.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +196.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +69.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
3.4 g
Fats:
11.7 g
Carbs:
79.5 g
Water:
3.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +832.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.779 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.779g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 2.6µg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.62mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 76mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 275mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.181mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.13mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 79.5g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.139mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 2.45g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.546mg | 9% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 11.7g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 3.4g | 7% |
| Folate | 61µg | 36µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.9g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.135mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 4.75g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.096mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 3.779g | 3% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 416kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 519mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 4.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 76.6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 123mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 35.71g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marble cake contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marble cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.53g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.