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Egg white vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between egg whites and biscuits

  • Egg whites have more vitamin B2; however, biscuits are richer in iron, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate.
  • Biscuits cover your daily iron needs 35% more than egg whites.
  • Egg whites contain less sodium.
  • Biscuits have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of biscuits is 44, while the glycemic index of egg whites is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3257.1%
Contains more IronIron +3525%
Contains more CopperCopper +256.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +993.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3336.4%
~equal in Selenium ~19.5µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2708.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1425%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 +55.7%
Contains more WaterWater +203%
Contains more FatsFats +9488.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6009.6%
Contains more OtherOther +407.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Biscuit DV% diff.
Iron 0.08mg 2.9mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.356mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.163g 28%
Fats 0.17g 16.3g 25%
Calcium 7mg 235mg 23%
Phosphorus 15mg 164mg 21%
Saturated fat 0g 4.324g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 2.949mg 18%
Sodium 166mg 580mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.93g 17%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.378mg 16%
Calories 52kcal 353kcal 15%
Carbs 0.73g 44.6g 15%
Folate 4µg 61µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.31mg 10%
Protein 10.9g 7g 8%
Copper 0.023mg 0.082mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.54mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.285mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.035mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 121mg 1%
Selenium 20µg 19.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 2.18g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.08µg 0%
Choline 1.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.161mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.