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Biscuit vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and White cake different?

  • Biscuit is higher than White cake in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Iron 22% more than White cake.
  • Biscuit contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than White cake. Biscuit contains 0.356mg of Vitamin B1, while White cake contains 0.128mg.
  • White cake is lower in Sodium.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting types were used 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 Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Contains less Sodium -51%
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 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Contains less Sodium -51%

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 A +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Folate +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
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 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Folate +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Water +39.6%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +41.7%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Water +39.6%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.897
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.897

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit White cake
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit White cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 62.2g White cake
Protein 7g 4.4g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 10.3g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 63.2g White cake
Calories 353kcal 356kcal White cake
Sugar 2.18g 57.39g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 90mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.16mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 70mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 99mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.54mg 0.33mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.067mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.277mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 10.7µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 42IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.128mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.189mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.063mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.167mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.029mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 31µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.06µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.054mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.157mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.199mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.338mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.204mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.107mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.228mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.229mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.099mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 1mg White cake
Saturated Fat 4.324g 3.897g White cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 3.692g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 2.162g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit White cake
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%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.