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Instant coffee vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Instant coffee and Biscuit

  • Instant coffee contains less Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Manganese than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Instant coffee is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water 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 less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +5775%
Contains more Iron +7150%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +5366.7%
Contains more Potassium +303.3%
Contains more Zinc +5300%
Contains more Copper +645.5%
Contains more Manganese +2420%
Contains more Selenium +19400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +5775%
Contains more Iron +7150%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +5366.7%
Contains more Potassium +303.3%
Contains more Zinc +5300%
Contains more Copper +645.5%
Contains more Manganese +2420%
Contains more Selenium +19400%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +242.9%
Contains more Protein +6900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13017.6%
Contains more Other +580.9%
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 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 +242.9%
Contains more Protein +6900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13017.6%
Contains more Other +580.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208050%
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.002 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208050%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Instant coffee 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Instant coffee Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 0.34g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 0.1g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 0.34g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 2kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 0g 2.18g Instant coffee
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 4mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.04mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 4mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 3mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 30mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 4mg 580mg Instant coffee
Zinc 0.01mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.011mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.015mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 0.1µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.236mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 0µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
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 Instant coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g 4.324g Instant coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.002g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Instant coffee 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
0%
Instant coffee
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Instant coffee
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee 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?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.