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Biscuit vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are biscuits and rosemary different?

  • Biscuits are higher in vitamin B1; however, rosemary is richer in vitamin A, fiber, iron, manganese, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for rosemary is 57% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 22 times more sodium than rosemary. While biscuits contain 580mg of sodium, rosemary contains only 26mg.
  • Biscuits have a lower glycemic index (44) than rosemary (70).

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Rosemary, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +405.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +452.1%
Contains more IronIron +129.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +267.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +860%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.5%
Contains more FatsFats +178.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35.6%
Contains more WaterWater +134.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +497.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Rosemary DV% diff.
Fiber 1.5g 14.1g 50%
Iron 2.9mg 6.65mg 47%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.036mg 27%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.96mg 25%
Copper 0.082mg 0.301mg 24%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 21.8mg 24%
Sodium 580mg 26mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.336mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.901g 22%
Magnesium 18mg 91mg 17%
Fats 16.3g 5.86g 16%
Vitamin A 146µg 16%
Potassium 121mg 668mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 1.16g 14%
Phosphorus 164mg 66mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.912mg 13%
Folate 61µg 109µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.152mg 12%
Calories 353kcal 131kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.804mg 10%
Carbs 44.6g 20.7g 8%
Calcium 235mg 317mg 8%
Protein 7g 3.31g 7%
Saturated fat 4.324g 2.838g 7%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.93mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 6.6g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Rosemary
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Biscuit
30%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.486g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.