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Raisin bread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Raisin bread and Biscuit

  • Raisin bread has more Copper, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Biscuit is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Calcium 17% more than Raisin bread.
  • Raisin bread has 3 times more Fiber than Biscuit. While Raisin bread has 4.3g of Fiber, Biscuit has only 1.5g.
  • Raisin bread has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, raisin, 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 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
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 +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +256.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.5µg

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% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.356mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +12.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
Contains more FatsFats +270.5%
Contains more OtherOther +77.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 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 -75%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +202.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +513.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin bread Biscuit Opinion
Calories 274kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 7.9g 7g Raisin bread
Fats 4.4g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 48g 43.1g Raisin bread
Carbs 52.3g 44.6g Raisin bread
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Raisin bread
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Raisin bread
Calcium 66mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 227mg 121mg Raisin bread
Iron 2.9mg 2.9mg
Sugar 5.68g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 4.3g 1.5g Raisin bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.082mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.72mg 0.54mg Raisin bread
Phosphorus 109mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 347mg 580mg Raisin bread
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.28mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.501mg 0.378mg Raisin bread
Selenium 20µg 19.5µg Raisin bread
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.31mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 2.949mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.285mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.035mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.7µg Raisin bread
Folate 106µg 61µg Raisin bread
Choline 14.6mg Raisin bread
Saturated Fat 1.081g 4.324g Raisin bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.294g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.222mg 0.211mg Raisin bread
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0.273mg Raisin bread
Leucine 0.516mg 0.514mg Raisin bread
Lysine 0.2mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.128mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.347mg Raisin bread
Valine 0.329mg 0.313mg Raisin bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.161mg Raisin bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin bread 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
29%
Raisin bread
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.243g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.