Biscuit vs. Oatmeal bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between biscuits and oatmeal bread
- Biscuits are higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet oatmeal bread is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, and selenium.
- Oatmeal bread covers your daily manganese needs 24% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits contain 6 times more saturated fat than oatmeal bread. While biscuits contain 4.324g of saturated fat, oatmeal bread contains only 0.703g.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, oatmeal.
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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 | +256.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +148.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.3% |
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:
8.4 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
36.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +270.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27% |
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Carbs
~48.5g
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
0.703 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.578 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.702 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +339.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.94mg | 24% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 4.4g | 18% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 66mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 1.702g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.703g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.209mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 1.578g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 4g | 10% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 24.6µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 447mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 126mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 269kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.399mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.02mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.068mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 7g | 8.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.03µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 48.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.136mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.341mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 142mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 44.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 8.14g | N/A |
| Folate | 61µg | 62µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.608mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.186mg | 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal bread contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.621g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.