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Biscuit vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Biscuit and Puff pastry?

  • Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Calcium is 23% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Puff pastry is lower.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked types in this article.

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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 Calcium +2250%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.3%
Contains more Potassium +95.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Copper +40.2%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +25.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.3%
Contains more Potassium +95.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Copper +40.2%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +25.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54

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 +8100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Folate +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.323
Equal in Folate - 55
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +8100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Folate +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.323
Equal in Folate - 55

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +290.5%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Fats +136.2%
Equal in Protein - 7.4
Equal in Carbs - 45.7
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +290.5%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Fats +136.2%
Equal in Protein - 7.4
Equal in Carbs - 45.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.9%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 7g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 16.3g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 44.6g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 353kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 2.18g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 235mg 10mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.6mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 60mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 62mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.54mg
Copper 0.082mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.378mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 19.5µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 82IU 1IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.323mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.258mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.019mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 55µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.086mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.198mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.514mg
Lysine 0.226mg 0.144mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.131mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.313mg 0.312mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.158mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 4.324g 5.502g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Puff pastry
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
25%
Biscuit
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.