Bread sticks vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bread sticks and biscuits?
- Bread sticks are richer in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and manganese, yet biscuits are richer in calcium.
- Bread sticks' daily need coverage for selenium is 33% higher.
- Bread sticks have 3 times more folate than biscuits. Bread sticks have 162µg of folate, while biscuits have 61µg.
- Bread sticks contain less saturated fat.
- Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than bread sticks.
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 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% |
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 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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12 g
Fats:
9.5 g
Carbs:
68.4 g
Water:
6.1 g
Other:
4 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.628 g
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 19.5µg | 33% |
| Folate | 162µg | 61µg | 25% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 235mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.589mg | 0.356mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.553mg | 0.31mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4.28mg | 2.9mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.281mg | 2.949mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 4.324g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.188mg | 0.082mg | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 7g | 10% |
| Fats | 9.5g | 16.3g | 10% |
| Carbs | 68.4g | 44.6g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.568g | 6.93g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.557mg | 0.378mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.01mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 164mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 580mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.54mg | 0.285mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.628g | 4.163g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 65.4g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.26g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.338mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.458mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.835mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.212mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.258mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
44%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.914g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)