Spread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spread and biscuits different?
- Spread is higher in vitamin B12; however, biscuits are richer in iron, calcium, selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for spread is 43% higher.
- Spread contains 2 times more sodium than biscuits. While spread contains 1013mg of sodium, biscuits contain only 580mg.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index (0) than biscuits (44).
Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +58.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1858.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +267.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1353.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~7g
~equal in
Fats
~16.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.93g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0.08µg | 43% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 2.9mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 235mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 580mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 19.5µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.356mg | 15% |
| Folate | 2µg | 61µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.378mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 164mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.31mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 3mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 44.6g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 4.163g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 4.324g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 2.949mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.035mg | 7% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.082mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.285mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Fats | 17.34g | 16.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 6.93g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.66g | 7g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 110mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
30%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.653g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit 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.