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Biscuit vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Biscuit and Tomato sauce

  • Tomato sauce has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Selenium 34% more than Tomato sauce.
  • Biscuit has 105 times more Saturated Fat than Tomato sauce. While Biscuit has 4.324g of Saturated Fat, Tomato sauce has only 0.041g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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 Calcium +1578.6%
Contains more Iron +202.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +507.4%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Manganese +234.5%
Contains more Selenium +3150%
Contains more Potassium +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +40.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1578.6%
Contains more Iron +202.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +507.4%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Manganese +234.5%
Contains more Selenium +3150%
Contains more Potassium +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +40.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +483.3%
Contains more Fats +5333.3%
Contains more Carbs +739.9%
Contains more Other +67.5%
Contains more Water +215.8%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +483.3%
Contains more Fats +5333.3%
Contains more Carbs +739.9%
Contains more Other +67.5%
Contains more Water +215.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3340.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3340.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 3.81g Biscuit
Protein 7g 1.2g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0.3g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 5.31g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 24kcal Biscuit
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 2.18g 3.56g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 235mg 14mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.96mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 27mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 580mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.54mg 0.22mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.378mg 0.113mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 0.6µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.024mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.065mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.991mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 61µg 9µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.009mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.037mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.025mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.034mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.037mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.008mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.036mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.025mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.02mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.044g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.121g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Tomato sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Biscuit
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.