Biscuit vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between biscuits and sweet roll
- Biscuits have more calcium, iron, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat; however, sweet roll has more vitamin B6.
- Sweet roll's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 21% more.
- Biscuits have 3 times more calcium than sweet roll. Biscuits have 235mg of calcium, while sweet roll has 72mg.
- Sweet roll is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.
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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 | +226.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.1% |
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Fats
~16.4g
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
3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.473 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 7.473g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 66mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 72mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.6mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 76mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 580mg | 304mg | 12% |
| Choline | 41.3mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 62µg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 3.079g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 17µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 4.797g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 2.384mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.265mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.324mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.14µg | 3% |
| Folate | 61µg | 72µg | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 6.2g | 2% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 50.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.406mg | 2% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 372kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 16.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 111mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 31.73g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
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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%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)