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Chocolate vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Biscuit different?

  • Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, while Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 105% more than Biscuit.
  • Chocolate contains 8 times more Magnesium than Biscuit. Chocolate contains 146mg of Magnesium, while Biscuit contains 18mg.
  • Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 Iron +176.6%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +362%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +272.2%
Contains more Copper +1153.7%
Contains more Manganese +275.4%
Contains more Calcium +319.6%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +176.6%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +362%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +272.2%
Contains more Copper +1153.7%
Contains more Manganese +275.4%
Contains more Calcium +319.6%
Contains more Selenium +550%

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 B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1324%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +91.9%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Water +2879.4%
Contains more Other +88.2%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Fats +91.9%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Water +2879.4%
Contains more Other +88.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.2%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 43.1g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 7g Biscuit
Fats 31.28g 16.3g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 44.6g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 353kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 7g 1.5g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 8.02mg 2.9mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 18mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 164mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 121mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 580mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.082mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.378mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 50IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.285mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.035mg Chocolate
Folate 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.08µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 8mg 3mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.112g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 18.519g 4.324g Biscuit
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 6.93g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 4.163g Biscuit
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.72g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.