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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.
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Copper +129.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Contains more Calcium +968.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Copper +129.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Contains more Calcium +968.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Equal in Potassium - 121

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 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Fats +71.6%
Contains more Water +373.8%
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 Protein +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Fats +71.6%
Contains more Water +373.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.7%
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 65.4g 43.1g Bread sticks
Protein 12g 7g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 68.4g 44.6g Bread sticks
Calories 412kcal 353kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 2.18g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 1.5g Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 4.28mg 2.9mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 124mg 121mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.88mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.188mg 0.082mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.378mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 19.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
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
Folate 162µg 61µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
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
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 4.324g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Biscuit
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
48%
Bread sticks
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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.