Espresso vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between espresso and biscuits?
- Espresso is richer in magnesium, yet biscuits are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, folate, and manganese.
- Biscuits' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
- Espresso has 4 times more magnesium than biscuits. Espresso has 80mg of magnesium, while biscuits have 18mg.
- Espresso contains less sodium.
- Espresso has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.
We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +344.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2130.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +980% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2242.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +656% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +917.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +238.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5733.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8955.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2570.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1291.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4425% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Caffeine | 212mg | 53% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 19.5µg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 2.9mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.356mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 4.163g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 16.3g | 25% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 235mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 164mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 4.324g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Calories | 9kcal | 353kcal | 17% |
| Folate | 1µg | 61µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 18mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.378mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 1.67g | 44.6g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.207mg | 2.949mg | 14% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.31mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.028mg | 0.285mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.67g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 115mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0% |
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
11%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.