Biscuit vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are biscuits and potato flour different?
- Biscuits are higher in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and calcium; however, potato flour is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for potato flour is 56% higher.
- Biscuits contain 48 times more saturated fat than potato flour. While biscuits contain 4.324g of saturated fat, potato flour contains only 0.09g.
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Potato flour are the varieties used 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 | +261.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1672.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +261.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +727.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +56.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +507.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2097.1% |
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:
6.9 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
83.1 g
Water:
6.52 g
Other:
3.14 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +4694.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +343.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.3% |
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Protein
~6.9g
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Other
~3.14g
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
0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.15 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2675.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.769mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 1.1µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.15g | 27% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 1001mg | 26% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 0.34g | 25% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 55mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.051mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.09g | 19% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.38mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 5.9g | 18% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 65mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.008g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.197mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 83.1g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.228mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 65mg | 11% |
| Folate | 61µg | 25µg | 9% |
| Choline | 39.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.474mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.313mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.507mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 168mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 357kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 7g | 6.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 77.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 3.52g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.166mg | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
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.