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Tart vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tart and Biscuit

  • Tart is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Tart covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 27% more than Biscuit.
  • Tart contains 2 times more Magnesium than Biscuit. While Tart contains 44mg of Magnesium, Biscuit contains only 18mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tart is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
3
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Contains more Iron +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Calcium +434.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Calcium +434.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.2%

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.
Tart
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +1058.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +985.7%
Contains more Folate +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
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 A +1058.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +985.7%
Contains more Folate +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
1
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Contains more Carbs +72.2%
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Fats +172.1%
Contains more Water +140%
Contains more Other +171.2%
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 Carbs +72.2%
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Fats +172.1%
Contains more Water +140%
Contains more Other +171.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.1%
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 75.3g 43.1g Tart
Protein 3.99g 7g Biscuit
Fats 5.99g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 76.8g 44.6g Tart
Calories 372kcal 353kcal Tart
Sugar 4.87g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 44mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 3.42mg 2.9mg Tart
Magnesium 44mg 18mg Tart
Phosphorus 93mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 66mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 361mg 580mg Tart
Zinc 0.28mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.073mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 12.9µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 950IU 82IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg Tart
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.2mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.31mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2.949mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.035mg Tart
Folate 100µg 61µg Tart
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tart
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Tart
Saturated Fat 1.393g 4.324g Tart
Monounsaturated Fat 3.338g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.931g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.