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Biscuit vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between biscuits and tilsit cheese?

  • Biscuits are higher in iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet tilsit cheese is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 84% more.
  • Biscuits have 14 times more vitamin B3 than tilsit cheese. While biscuits have 2.949mg of vitamin B3, tilsit cheese has only 0.205mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in biscuits is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tilsit cheese is lower.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cheese, tilsit types 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 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.2%
Contains more IronIron +1160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2807.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +197.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +548.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.9%

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 0% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +483.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1338.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2525%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2272.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.7%
Contains more FatsFats +59.4%
Contains more WaterWater +48.3%
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +477.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.136g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Tilsit cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.1µg 84%
Saturated fat 4.324g 16.775g 57%
Phosphorus 164mg 500mg 48%
Calcium 235mg 700mg 47%
Protein 7g 24.41g 35%
Cholesterol 3mg 102mg 33%
Iron 2.9mg 0.23mg 33%
Vitamin A 249µg 28%
Zinc 0.54mg 3.5mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.061mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.721g 23%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.205mg 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.013mg 16%
Fats 16.3g 25.98g 15%
Carbs 44.6g 1.88g 14%
Folate 61µg 20µg 10%
Selenium 19.5µg 14.5µg 9%
Sodium 580mg 753mg 8%
Copper 0.082mg 0.026mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.359mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.065mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 65mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 7.136g 1%
Calories 353kcal 340kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.346mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 1.88g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.899mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 1.484mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 2.548mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 2.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 1.358mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 1.752mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.704mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Tilsit cheese
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
38%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.