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Biscuit vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Biscuit and Potato bread?

  • Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 29% more.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, potato types in this article.

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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 Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +49.4%
Contains more Selenium +105.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +493.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +49.4%
Contains more Selenium +105.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +493.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +14.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +562.9%
Contains more Folate +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 89
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +562.9%
Contains more Folate +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 89

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +420.8%
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Equal in Carbs - 47.07
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +420.8%
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Equal in Carbs - 47.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 40.77g Biscuit
Protein 7g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 16.3g 3.13g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 47.07g Potato bread
Calories 353kcal 266kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 9.38g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 235mg 188mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.25mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 164mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 121mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 580mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.54mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.082mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.378mg 0.253mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 9.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.188mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.106mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.25mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 61µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.081mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.268mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.44mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.132mg 0.112mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.305mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.143mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Biscuit
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.