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Table salt vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between table salt and biscuits

  • Table salt has less selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and folate than biscuits.
  • Table salt covers your daily need for sodium, 1660% more than biscuits.
  • Biscuits have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits 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
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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% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 A ~µg
~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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Biscuit DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 580mg 1660%
Selenium 0.1µg 19.5µg 35%
Iron 0.33mg 2.9mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.356mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.163g 28%
Fats 0g 16.3g 25%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.31mg 24%
Phosphorus 0mg 164mg 23%
Calcium 24mg 235mg 21%
Saturated fat 0g 4.324g 20%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.949mg 18%
Calories 0kcal 353kcal 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.93g 17%
Folate 0µg 61µg 15%
Carbs 0g 44.6g 15%
Protein 0g 7g 14%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.378mg 12%
Copper 0.03mg 0.082mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.285mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Magnesium 1mg 18mg 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.54mg 4%
Potassium 8mg 121mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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?
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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. 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.