Biscuit vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between biscuits and potato bread?
- Biscuits are 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.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.
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 CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +493.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
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 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +562.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +106.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 369mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0g | 28% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 3.13g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0g | 20% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6.3g | 19% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 9.5µg | 18% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 718mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0g | 17% |
| Folate | 61µg | 126µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.106mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.232mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.188mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.817mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.25mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 12.5g | 11% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 375mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.25mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.44mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 235mg | 188mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.253mg | 5% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 266kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 47.07g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.094mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 40.77g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 9.38g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
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:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +420.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~47.07g
