Biscuit vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between biscuits and soybeans
- Biscuits are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet soybeans are higher in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Soybeans cover your daily copper needs 36% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits contain 580 times more sodium than soybeans. While biscuits contain 580mg of sodium, soybeans contain only 1mg.
- The glycemic index of soybeans is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +130.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +167.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +377.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +325.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +396.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118% |
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 | +129.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +639.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +568.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +433.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +116.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +249.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.407mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 5.14mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 1mg | 25% |
| Protein | 7g | 18.21g | 22% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 7.3µg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.824mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.155mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.2µg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 86mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 0.399mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.234mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 1.297g | 14% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 102mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 8.36g | 12% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 515mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 1.981g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 245mg | 12% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 8.97g | 11% |
| Choline | 47.5mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 172kcal | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 5.064g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.285mg | 2% |
| Folate | 61µg | 54µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.179mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 2.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 3g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.723mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.807mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 1.108mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.831mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.449mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.