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Popovers vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Popovers and Biscuit

  • Popovers are higher in Selenium, Folate, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Popovers covers your daily Selenium needs 33% more than Biscuit.
  • Popovers contain 2 times more Folate than Biscuit. While Popovers contain 145µg of Folate, Biscuit contains only 61µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Biscuit is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Popovers, dry mix, enriched 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
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 +38.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +63%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +634.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 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% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.08µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 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 +48.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.2%
Contains more FatsFats +279.1%
Contains more WaterWater +147%
Contains more OtherOther +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 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 -77.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +249.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popovers Biscuit Opinion
Calories 371kcal 353kcal Popovers
Protein 10.4g 7g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 71g 43.1g Popovers
Carbs 71g 44.6g Popovers
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Popovers
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Popovers
Calcium 32mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 100mg 121mg Biscuit
Iron 2.97mg 2.9mg Popovers
Sugar 2.18g Popovers
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.171mg 0.082mg Popovers
Zinc 0.88mg 0.54mg Popovers
Phosphorus 100mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 906mg 580mg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Manganese 0.741mg 0.378mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 19.5µg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.356mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 2.949mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.285mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.035mg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.08µg
Folate 145µg 61µg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 4.324g Popovers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.087mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.211mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.273mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg 0.514mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg 0.226mg Popovers
Methionine 0.191mg 0.132mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0.347mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg 0.313mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg 0.161mg Popovers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popovers 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
28%
Popovers
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.