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Tomato sauce vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tomato sauce and Biscuit

  • Tomato sauce has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Selenium 34% more than Tomato sauce.
  • Tomato sauce has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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.
Contains more Potassium +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +40.2%
Contains more Calcium +1578.6%
Contains more Iron +202.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +507.4%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Manganese +234.5%
Contains more Selenium +3150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Potassium +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +40.2%
Contains more Calcium +1578.6%
Contains more Iron +202.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +507.4%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Manganese +234.5%
Contains more Selenium +3150%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
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 +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.6%
Contains more Folate +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +215.8%
Contains more Protein +483.3%
Contains more Fats +5333.3%
Contains more Carbs +739.9%
Contains more Other +67.5%
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 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 Water +215.8%
Contains more Protein +483.3%
Contains more Fats +5333.3%
Contains more Carbs +739.9%
Contains more Other +67.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3340.5%
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3340.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 3.81g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 1.2g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0.3g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 5.31g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 24kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 14mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.96mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 27mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 297mg 121mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 11mg 580mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.22mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.115mg 0.082mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.113mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 0.6µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 435IU 82IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 7mg 0.2mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.285mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.035mg Tomato sauce
Folate 9µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.037mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.034mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.037mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.008mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.025mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.02mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.041g 4.324g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce 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
14%
Tomato sauce
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
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 ($)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.