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Bread sticks vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bread sticks and Biscuit?

  • Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Manganese, yet Biscuit is richer in Calcium.
  • Bread sticks' daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% higher.
  • Bread sticks have 3 times more Folate than Biscuit. Bread sticks have 162µg of Folate, while Biscuit has 61µg.
  • Bread sticks contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread sticks, plain and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +63%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +968.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.7%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
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% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +165.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.4%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more FatsFats +71.6%
Contains more WaterWater +373.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Biscuit Opinion
Calories 412kcal 353kcal Bread sticks
Protein 12g 7g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 65.4g 43.1g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 44.6g Bread sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 124mg 121mg Bread sticks
Iron 4.28mg 2.9mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 2.18g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 1.5g Bread sticks
Copper 0.188mg 0.082mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 713mg 580mg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.378mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 19.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.356mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.31mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 2.949mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.285mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.035mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg 61µg Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 4.324g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.087mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.211mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.273mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.514mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.226mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg 0.132mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.347mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.313mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.161mg Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Biscuit
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
44%
Bread sticks
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.914g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.