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Rye bread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rye bread and Biscuit?

  • Rye bread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Biscuit is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 21% higher.
  • Rye bread has 4 times more Fiber than Biscuit. Rye bread has 5.8g of Fiber, while Biscuit has 1.5g.
  • Rye bread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, rye 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.
Rye bread
Rye bread
6
:
4
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +126.8%
Contains more Manganese +118%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Contains more Calcium +221.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Sodium - 580
Rye bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 107% 29% 54% 15% 79% 32% 62% 108% 169%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +126.8%
Contains more Manganese +118%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Contains more Calcium +221.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Sodium - 580

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.
Rye bread
Rye bread
10
:
2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Rye bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 2% 109% 78% 72% 27% 18% 83% 0% 3%
Biscuit
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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye bread
Rye bread
3
:
2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Fats +393.9%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6
Rye bread
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Biscuit
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 +21.4%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Fats +393.9%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye bread
Rye bread
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2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +428.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421%
Rye bread
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.799 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +428.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye bread Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 42.5g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 8.5g 7g Rye bread
Fats 3.3g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 48.3g 44.6g Rye bread
Calories 259kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 3.85g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 5.8g 1.5g Rye bread
Calcium 73mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 2.83mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 125mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 166mg 121mg Rye bread
Sodium 603mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 1.14mg 0.54mg Rye bread
Copper 0.186mg 0.082mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.824mg 0.378mg Rye bread
Selenium 30.9µg 19.5µg Rye bread
Vitamin A 7IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.33mg Rye bread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.356mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.31mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 2.949mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.285mg Rye bread
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.035mg Rye bread
Folate 110µg 61µg Rye bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.2µg Rye bread
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.087mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.255mg 0.211mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.319mg 0.273mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg 0.514mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg 0.226mg Rye bread
Methionine 0.139mg 0.132mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.411mg 0.347mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg 0.313mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg 0.161mg Rye bread
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Rye bread
Saturated Fat 0.626g 4.324g Rye bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.311g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye bread 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
33%
Rye bread
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.698g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.