Biscuit vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between biscuits and flour?
- Biscuits are higher in calcium, yet flour is higher in vitamin B1, folate, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 36% more.
- Biscuits have 290 times more sodium than flour. While biscuits have 580mg of sodium, flour has only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.
We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1563.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +142.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +595.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7865.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +908% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.785mg | 36% |
| Folate | 61µg | 183µg | 31% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 33.9µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.413g | 25% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 2mg | 25% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 0.98g | 24% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 15mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 4.64mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.155g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 5.904mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.087g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.494mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.682mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 76.31g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 108mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.144mg | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 10.33g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.438mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 364kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 107mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs 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
23%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.169g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.