Coffeecake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are coffeecake and biscuits different?
- Coffeecake is higher in vitamin B12; however, biscuits are richer in iron, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for iron for biscuits is 28% higher.
- Coffeecake contains 28 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While coffeecake contains 85mg of cholesterol, biscuits contain only 3mg.
Coffeecake, cheese and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +138.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +298.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +353.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +239% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +332.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
15.2 g
Carbs:
44.3 g
Water:
32.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~7g
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Fats
~16.3g
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Carbs
~44.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.645 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 | -19.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.93g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 2.9mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 3mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.105mg | 0.356mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 235mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.645g | 4.163g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.31mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.682mg | 2.949mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 13.3µg | 19.5µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.08µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 580mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 86µg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 164mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.172mg | 0.378mg | 9% |
| Folate | 39µg | 61µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 121mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 5.391g | 4.324g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Fats | 15.2g | 16.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.285mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 7g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 44.3g | 44.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.129g | 6.93g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.26mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.326mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.401mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.144mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.352mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.361mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.186mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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
16%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.