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Biscuit vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between biscuits and hazelnut?

  • Biscuits are richer in selenium, yet hazelnut is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for manganese is 252% higher.
  • Hazelnut has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts types in this comparison.

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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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +712.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +805.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +462%
Contains more IronIron +62.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2003.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +353.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1533.6%

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 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1508.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.2%
~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
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.1%
Contains more WaterWater +444.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.6%
Contains more FatsFats +272.7%

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
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +558.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.464g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Hazelnut
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 Hazelnut DV% diff.
Manganese 0.378mg 6.175mg 252%
Copper 0.082mg 1.725mg 183%
Vitamin E 15.03mg 100%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 45.652g 97%
Fats 16.3g 60.75g 68%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.563mg 41%
Magnesium 18mg 163mg 35%
Fiber 1.5g 9.7g 33%
Selenium 19.5µg 2.4µg 31%
Sodium 580mg 0mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 7.92g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.643mg 24%
Iron 2.9mg 4.7mg 23%
Phosphorus 164mg 290mg 18%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.45mg 17%
Protein 7g 14.95g 16%
Potassium 121mg 680mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.113mg 15%
Calories 353kcal 628kcal 14%
Folate 61µg 113µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.918mg 13%
Calcium 235mg 114mg 12%
Vitamin K 14.2µg 12%
Carbs 44.6g 16.7g 9%
Choline 45.6mg 8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 6.3mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.8mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Saturated fat 4.324g 4.464g 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 7g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 4.34g N/A
Starch 0.48g 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.497mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.545mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.063mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.42mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.663mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.432mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Hazelnut
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
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.