Egg vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between eggs and biscuits
- Eggs are higher in copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and selenium, yet biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Eggs cover your daily copper needs 213% more than biscuits.
- Eggs contain 124 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While eggs contain 373mg of cholesterol, biscuits contain only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of eggs is lower.
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.
| 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% |
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 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
| 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
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.082mg | 213% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 3mg | 123% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.08µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.356mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.285mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.9mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 19.5µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 580mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 235mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 2.949mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 4.163g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.31mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.378mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 44.6g | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Protein | 12.58g | 7g | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 353kcal | 10% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 16.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.035mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 6.93g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 4.324g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Folate | 44µg | 61µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 164mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 126mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 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
53%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 370mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.