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Edible mushroom vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between edible mushroom and biscuits?

  • Edible mushroom is richer in copper and vitamin B5, yet biscuits are richer in iron, calcium, vitamin B1, selenium, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Biscuits' daily need coverage for iron is 30% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 5 times more vitamin B5 than biscuits. Edible mushroom has 1.497mg of vitamin B5, while biscuits have 0.285mg.
  • Edible mushroom contains less saturated fat.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Mushrooms, white, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 +162.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7733.3%
Contains more IronIron +480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +704.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +258.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 +219.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4694.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1268.1%
Contains more OtherOther +272.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2501.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Biscuit DV% diff.
Iron 0.5mg 2.9mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 4.163g 27%
Copper 0.318mg 0.082mg 26%
Fats 0.34g 16.3g 25%
Sodium 5mg 580mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.285mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.356mg 23%
Calcium 3mg 235mg 23%
Selenium 9.3µg 19.5µg 19%
Saturated fat 0.05g 4.324g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.93g 17%
Calories 22kcal 353kcal 17%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.378mg 14%
Carbs 3.26g 44.6g 14%
Folate 17µg 61µg 11%
Phosphorus 86mg 164mg 11%
Protein 3.09g 7g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.31mg 7%
Potassium 318mg 121mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.035mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 2.949mg 4%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Fiber 1g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.08µg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 2.18g N/A
Zinc 0.52mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.161mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.