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Marble cake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Marble cake and Biscuit

  • Marble cake has more Phosphorus, however, Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Selenium 31% more than Marble cake.
  • Marble cake has 2 times more Phosphorus than Biscuit. While Marble cake has 275mg of Phosphorus, Biscuit has only 164mg.
  • Marble cake has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Calcium +209.2%
Contains more Iron +79%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +171.9%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Calcium +209.2%
Contains more Iron +79%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +171.9%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
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 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +78.3%
Contains more Protein +105.9%
Contains more Fats +39.3%
Contains more Water +832.3%
Contains more Other +39.1%
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 Carbs +78.3%
Contains more Protein +105.9%
Contains more Fats +39.3%
Contains more Water +832.3%
Contains more Other +39.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 43.1g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 7g Biscuit
Fats 11.7g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 79.5g 44.6g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 353kcal Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 2.9g 1.5g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.62mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 275mg 164mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 121mg Marble cake
Sodium 519mg 580mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.35mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.135mg 0.082mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 2.6µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 2IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 36µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 2.8µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.105mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.22mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.133mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.049mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.164mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.065mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 4.324g Marble cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
14%
Marble cake
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marble cake
Marble cake contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.53g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.