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Biscuit vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between biscuits and mixed nuts

  • Biscuits have less copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and fiber than mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily need for copper, 92% more than biscuits.
  • Biscuits have 116 times more sodium than mixed nuts. While biscuits have 580mg of sodium, mixed nuts have only 5mg.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1172.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +422.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1006.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +522.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +439.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.61mg

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% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +905.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1289.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.3%
Contains more FatsFats +231%
~equal in Other ~2.88g

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +311.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.082mg 0.907mg 92%
Manganese 0.378mg 2.04mg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 14.612g 70%
Fats 16.3g 53.95g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 28.488g 54%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Magnesium 18mg 229mg 50%
Phosphorus 164mg 456mg 42%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 7.709mg 30%
Protein 7g 20.04g 26%
Zinc 0.54mg 3.36mg 26%
Selenium 19.5µg 33.9µg 26%
Sodium 580mg 5mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.352mg 24%
Fiber 1.5g 7g 22%
Saturated fat 4.324g 8.711g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 1.14mg 17%
Potassium 121mg 632mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.189mg 14%
Calories 353kcal 607kcal 13%
Calcium 235mg 117mg 12%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.196mg 9%
Carbs 44.6g 21.05g 8%
Folate 61µg 83µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Iron 2.9mg 2.61mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.387g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.