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Table salt vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between table salt and biscuit

  • Table salt has less selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and folate than biscuit.
  • Table salt covers your daily need for sodium 1660% more than biscuit.
  • Table salt has 67 times more Sodium than biscuit. While table salt has 38758mg of Sodium, biscuit has only 580mg.
  • Biscuit has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of biscuit is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salt, table 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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
Biscuit
Biscuit
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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 +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +879.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1412.5%
Contains more IronIron +778.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +440%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19400%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +3018.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14350%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Biscuit Opinion
Calories 0kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 0g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 0g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 0g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Table salt
Magnesium 1mg 18mg Biscuit
Calcium 24mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 8mg 121mg Biscuit
Iron 0.33mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 0g 2.18g Table salt
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.03mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.1mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 0mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 38758mg 580mg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Manganese 0.1mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 0.1µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Folate 0µg 61µg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 0g 4.324g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0mg 0.161mg Biscuit

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 38178mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.