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Biscuit vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Biscuit and Tuna?

  • Biscuit is higher in Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, yet Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 161% more.
  • Biscuit has 59 times more Calcium than Tuna. While Biscuit has 235mg of Calcium, Tuna has only 4mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tuna is lower.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
5
:
5
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +5775%
Contains more Iron +215.2%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +90.7%
Contains more Manganese +2807.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103%
Contains more Potassium +335.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Selenium +454.9%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +5775%
Contains more Iron +215.2%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +90.7%
Contains more Manganese +2807.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103%
Contains more Potassium +335.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Selenium +454.9%

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
5
:
7
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.3%
Contains more Folate +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +648.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2865.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2837.5%
Biscuit
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.3%
Contains more Folate +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +648.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2865.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2837.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +2662.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +316.4%
Contains more Water +138.7%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +2662.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +316.4%
Contains more Water +138.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4921.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2278.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4921.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2278.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 0g Biscuit
Protein 7g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 16.3g 0.59g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 0g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 130kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 0g Tuna
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 4mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.92mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 164mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 121mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 580mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.54mg 0.45mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.043mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.013mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 82IU 65IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.134mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.137mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 61µg 2µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.211mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.273mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.514mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.226mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.132mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.313mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.161mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 3mg 47mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.02g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.138g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.175g Biscuit
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.