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Espresso vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Espresso and Biscuit?

  • Espresso is richer in Magnesium, yet Biscuit is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% higher.
  • Espresso has 4 times more Magnesium than Biscuit. Espresso has 80mg of Magnesium, while Biscuit has 18mg.
  • Espresso contains less Sodium.

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 Magnesium +344.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Calcium +11650%
Contains more Iron +2130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2242.9%
Contains more Zinc +980%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Manganese +656%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +344.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Calcium +11650%
Contains more Iron +2130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2242.9%
Contains more Zinc +980%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Manganese +656%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 121

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +917.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1650%
Contains more Folate +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +917.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1650%
Contains more Folate +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +238.4%
Contains more Protein +5733.3%
Contains more Fats +8955.6%
Contains more Carbs +2570.7%
Contains more Other +1291.3%
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 Water +238.4%
Contains more Protein +5733.3%
Contains more Fats +8955.6%
Contains more Carbs +2570.7%
Contains more Other +1291.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4425%
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Espresso Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Espresso Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 1.67g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 0.12g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0.18g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 1.67g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 9kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 0g 2.18g Espresso
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 2mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.13mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 80mg 18mg Espresso
Phosphorus 7mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 115mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 14mg 580mg Espresso
Zinc 0.05mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.05mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.05mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 0µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.01mg Espresso
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 2.949mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 1µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 0.1µg Espresso
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0.092g 4.324g Espresso
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Espresso
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso 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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.