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Garlic vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between garlic and biscuits

  • Garlic has more vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, and copper, while biscuits have more vitamin B2, iron, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Garlic's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 92% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 156 times less vitamin C than garlic. Garlic contains 31.2mg of vitamin C, while biscuits contain 0.2mg.
  • The amount of sodium in garlic is lower.
  • Garlic has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of garlic is 30, while the glycemic index of biscuits is 44.

The food types used in this comparison are Garlic, raw 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.
Garlic
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 54% 35% 64% 100% 32% 66% 2.2% 218% 77%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +231.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +342.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +70.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.3%
~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.
Garlic
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 104% 0% 1.6% 0% 50% 25% 13% 36% 285% 0% 4.3% 2.3% 13%
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 CVitamin C +15500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3428.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1933.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
1
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 WaterWater +102.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3160%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.9%
Contains more OtherOther +113.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
1
26% 3% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.249 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 -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1571.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garlic 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.035mg 92%
Manganese 1.672mg 0.378mg 56%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0.2mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 4.163g 26%
Sodium 17mg 580mg 24%
Fats 0.5g 16.3g 24%
Copper 0.299mg 0.082mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.089g 4.324g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 6.93g 17%
Folate 3µg 61µg 15%
Iron 1.7mg 2.9mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.31mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.949mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.356mg 13%
Selenium 14.2µg 19.5µg 10%
Calories 149kcal 353kcal 10%
Potassium 401mg 121mg 8%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.54mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.285mg 6%
Calcium 181mg 235mg 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Carbs 33.06g 44.6g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Phosphorus 153mg 164mg 2%
Fiber 2.1g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Protein 6.36g 7g 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 30.96g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 1g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.157mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.308mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.273mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic 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
41%
Garlic
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.