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Egg vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Egg and Biscuit

  • Egg is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, yet Biscuit is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 213% more than Biscuit.
  • Egg contains 124 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. While Egg contains 373mg of Cholesterol, Biscuit contains only 3mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 CopperCopper +2339%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370%
Contains more IronIron +143.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1353.8%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg

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.
Egg
Egg
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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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 AVitamin A +534.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1287.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +439.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4507.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 ProteinProtein +79.7%
Contains more WaterWater +158.2%
Contains more FatsFats +53.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3882.1%
Contains more OtherOther +199.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 -24.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Biscuit Opinion
Calories 155kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 12.58g 7g Egg
Fats 10.61g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 1.12g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 1.12g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 373mg 3mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Biscuit
Calcium 50mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 126mg 121mg Egg
Iron 1.19mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 1.12g 2.18g Egg
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 2mg 0.082mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 0.54mg Egg
Phosphorus 172mg 164mg Egg
Sodium 124mg 580mg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 82IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 30.8µg 19.5µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.31mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.285mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.035mg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.08µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Folate 44µg 61µg Biscuit
Choline 293.8mg Egg
Saturated Fat 3.267g 4.324g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.087mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.211mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.273mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 0.514mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.226mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.132mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.347mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg 0.313mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.161mg Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
54%
Egg
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 370mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.