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Oats vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oats and biscuits

  • Oats are richer than biscuits in manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, zinc, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 197% higher.
  • Oats contain 10 times more magnesium than biscuits. Oats contain 177mg of magnesium, while biscuits contain 18mg.
  • Oats contain less sodium.
  • Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than oats.

Food types used in this article are Oats 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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 +883.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.5%
Contains more IronIron +62.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +663.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +635.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +335.2%

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.
Oats
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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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~61µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +141.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.6%
Contains more FatsFats +136.2%
Contains more WaterWater +251.6%
Contains more OtherOther +86%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 -71.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +218.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Biscuit DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.378mg 197%
Copper 0.626mg 0.082mg 60%
Phosphorus 523mg 164mg 51%
Magnesium 177mg 18mg 38%
Fiber 10.6g 1.5g 36%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.356mg 34%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.54mg 31%
Sodium 2mg 580mg 25%
Iron 4.72mg 2.9mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.285mg 21%
Protein 16.89g 7g 20%
Calcium 54mg 235mg 18%
Saturated fat 1.217g 4.324g 14%
Fats 6.9g 16.3g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.31mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 6.93g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 2.949mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 4.163g 11%
Potassium 429mg 121mg 9%
Carbs 66.27g 44.6g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.035mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Calories 389kcal 353kcal 2%
Folate 56µg 61µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 55.67g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.107g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.