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Cauliflower vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cauliflower and Biscuit

  • Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, while Biscuit has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cauliflower is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cauliflower, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
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 PotassiumPotassium +147.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +968.2%
Contains more IronIron +590.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +272.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3150%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
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 CVitamin C +24000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +425.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +612%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +481.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~61µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 WaterWater +218.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +264.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5721.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +797.4%
Contains more OtherOther +321.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 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 -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20282.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13329%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Biscuit Opinion
Calories 25kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 1.92g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0.28g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0.2mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 2.97g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 4.97g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Biscuit
Calcium 22mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 299mg 121mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 1.91g 2.18g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 1.5g Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.27mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 44mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 30mg 580mg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.155mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 0.6µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.285mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.035mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 61µg Biscuit
Choline 44.3mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 4.324g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.076mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.106mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.217mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.02mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.125mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.056mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.