Biscuit vs. Rye bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between biscuits and rye bread?
- Biscuits are richer in calcium and phosphorus, yet rye bread is richer in selenium, manganese, fiber, folate, copper, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Rye bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 21% higher.
- Biscuits have 7 times more saturated fat than rye bread. Biscuits have 4.324g of saturated fat, while rye bread has 0.626g.
- Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than rye bread.
We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, rye types in this comparison.
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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 | +221.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.5% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +393.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.1% |
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Carbs
~48.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +428.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +421% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.5% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.799g | 22% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 30.9µg | 21% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 3.3g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.824mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.626g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 5.8g | 17% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 73mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 1.311g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.186mg | 12% |
| Folate | 61µg | 110µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.434mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 125mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.805mg | 5% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 259kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 7g | 8.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.335mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 48.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 166mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.83mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 603mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 42.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 3.85g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.182mg | 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%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.698g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)