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Noodles vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Noodles and Biscuit?

  • Noodles is richer in Selenium, and Folate, yet Biscuit is richer in Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Sodium is 25% higher.
  • Noodles has 10 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. Noodles has 29mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit has 3mg.

We used Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
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 +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1858.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.4%
Contains more IronIron +97.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%

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.
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% 1.3% 3.4% 3% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
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% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.285mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +134.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.2%
Contains more FatsFats +687.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.3%
Contains more OtherOther +540%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 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 -90.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1092.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +654.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Noodles Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Noodles Biscuit Opinion
Calories 138kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 4.54g 7g Biscuit
Fats 2.07g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 23.96g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 25.16g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 29mg 3mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 4IU Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Noodles
Calcium 12mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 38mg 121mg Biscuit
Iron 1.47mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 0.4g 2.18g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.098mg 0.082mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 0.54mg Noodles
Phosphorus 76mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 5mg 580mg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 23.9µg 19.5µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.035mg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.08µg Noodles
Folate 84µg 61µg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.029g Biscuit
Choline 25.7mg Noodles
Saturated Fat 0.419g 4.324g Noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.138mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.365mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.137mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.086mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.22mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.121mg 0.161mg Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
20%
Noodles
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.905g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.