White bread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between white bread and biscuits
- White bread is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, and vitamin B5, yet biscuits are higher in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Biscuits cover your daily saturated fat needs 18% more than white bread.
- White bread contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than biscuits. While white bread contains 0.536mg of vitamin B5, biscuits contain only 0.285mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in white bread is lower.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +82% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +389.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.6% |
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Carbs
~44.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1056.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 3.33g | 16.3g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 4.163g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 6.93g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 4.324g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.356mg | 15% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Folate | 111µg | 61µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 2.949mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 164mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 235mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 2.9mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.378mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.285mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 19.5µg | 5% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.035mg | 4% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 353kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 580mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 44.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 126mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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
33%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.626g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)