Biscuit vs. Protein bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are biscuits and protein bread different?
- Biscuits are higher in calcium; however, protein bread is richer in manganese, copper, selenium, iron, folate, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for protein bread is 48% higher.
- Biscuits contain 13 times more saturated fat than protein bread. While biscuits contain 4.324g of saturated fat, protein bread contains only 0.332g.
- Biscuits have a lower glycemic index (44) than protein bread (71).
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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 | +89.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +261.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +408.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +237% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +289.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.7% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.2% |
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:
12.1 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
43.8 g
Water:
40 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +640.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.4% |
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Carbs
~43.8g
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
0.332 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.009 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3686.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +312.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.3% |
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 | 1.472mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.417mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 32.9µg | 24% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 2.2g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 1.009g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.332g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.183g | 17% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 4.15mg | 16% |
| Folate | 61µg | 116µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.82mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 65mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 124mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 12.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 4.289mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 404mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.394mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3g | 6% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 322mg | 6% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 245kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 185mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 43.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 40.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.148mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.271mg | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Protein bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Protein bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.992g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)