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Papadum vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Papadum and Biscuit?

  • Biscuit has less Copper, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium than Papadum.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for Copper is 102% higher.
  • Papadum has 15 times more Magnesium than Biscuit. Papadum has 271mg of Magnesium, while Biscuit has 18mg.
  • Biscuit contains less Sodium.

We used Papad 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.
Contains more Iron +169%
Contains more Magnesium +1405.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +726.4%
Contains more Zinc +529.6%
Contains more Copper +1117.1%
Contains more Manganese +313.2%
Contains more Calcium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Selenium +134.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +169%
Contains more Magnesium +1405.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +726.4%
Contains more Zinc +529.6%
Contains more Copper +1117.1%
Contains more Manganese +313.2%
Contains more Calcium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Selenium +134.9%

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 B5 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +714.3%
Contains more Folate +259%
Contains more Vitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%
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 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
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 B5 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +714.3%
Contains more Folate +259%
Contains more Vitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +265.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.2%
Contains more Other +144.7%
Contains more Fats +401.5%
Contains more Water +728.1%
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 Protein +265.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.2%
Contains more Other +144.7%
Contains more Fats +401.5%
Contains more Water +728.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1202.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.6%
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1202.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 41.27g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 25.56g 7g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 59.87g 44.6g Papadum
Calories 371kcal 353kcal Papadum
Sugar 0g 2.18g Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 1.5g Papadum
Calcium 143mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 7.8mg 2.9mg Papadum
Magnesium 271mg 18mg Papadum
Phosphorus 385mg 164mg Papadum
Potassium 1000mg 121mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 3.4mg 0.54mg Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 0.082mg Papadum
Manganese 1.562mg 0.378mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 50IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg Papadum
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.285mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.035mg Papadum
Folate 219µg 61µg Papadum
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.087mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg 0.211mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.273mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg 0.514mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg 0.226mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg 0.132mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.347mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg 0.313mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg 0.161mg Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 1.084g 4.324g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Papadum 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
37%
Papadum
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 1165mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.