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Seed vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Seed and Biscuit

  • Biscuit has less Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Seed's daily need coverage for Fiber is 132% more.
  • Seed has 19 times more Magnesium than Biscuit. Seed has 335mg of Magnesium, while Biscuit has 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Seed
Seed
10
:
0
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Calcium +168.5%
Contains more Iron +166.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1761.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +424.4%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +748.1%
Contains more Copper +1026.8%
Contains more Manganese +620.4%
Contains more Selenium +183.1%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Calcium +168.5%
Contains more Iron +166.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1761.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +424.4%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +748.1%
Contains more Copper +1026.8%
Contains more Manganese +620.4%
Contains more Selenium +183.1%

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.
Seed
Seed
4
:
6
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
3
:
2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Protein +136.3%
Contains more Fats +88.6%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +398.3%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +136.3%
Contains more Fats +88.6%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +398.3%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
2
:
1
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains less Saturated Fat -23%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +468.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.1%
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +468.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 16.54g 7g Seed
Fats 30.74g 16.3g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 486kcal 353kcal Seed
Sugar 2.18g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 1.5g Seed
Calcium 631mg 235mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 2.9mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 18mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 164mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 121mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 580mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 0.54mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.082mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.378mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 19.5µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.2mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.356mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.949mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 49µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.087mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.211mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.273mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.514mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.226mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.132mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.347mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.313mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.161mg Seed
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 3.33g 4.324g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 4.163g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.994g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.