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Pumpernickel bread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpernickel bread and Biscuit

  • Pumpernickel bread has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Magnesium, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Biscuit is richer in Calcium.
  • Pumpernickel bread covers your daily Manganese needs 40% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit has 4 times less Fiber than Pumpernickel bread. Pumpernickel bread has 6.5g of Fiber, while Biscuit has 1.5g.
  • Pumpernickel bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pumpernickel 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 Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains more Zinc +174.1%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +245.2%
Contains more Selenium +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +245.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Phosphorus - 164
Equal in Sodium - 580
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 108% 39% 77% 19% 78% 41% 96% 171% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains more Zinc +174.1%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +245.2%
Contains more Selenium +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +245.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Phosphorus - 164
Equal in Sodium - 580

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 B5 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Folate +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.356
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.949
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 82% 71% 58% 25% 30% 70% 0% 2%
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 B5 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Folate +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.356
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.949

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Fats +425.8%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 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 Protein +24.3%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Fats +425.8%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +643.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.5%
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.237 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +643.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 41g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 8.7g 7g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 3.1g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 47.5g 44.6g Pumpernickel bread
Calories 250kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 0.53g 2.18g Pumpernickel bread
Fiber 6.5g 1.5g Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 68mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 2.87mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 54mg 18mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 178mg 164mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 208mg 121mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 596mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 1.48mg 0.54mg Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.287mg 0.082mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 1.305mg 0.378mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 24.5µg 19.5µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.42mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 2.949mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.285mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.035mg Pumpernickel bread
Folate 93µg 61µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpernickel bread
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.087mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg 0.211mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.273mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg 0.514mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.248mg 0.226mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.155mg 0.132mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.347mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg 0.313mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg 0.161mg Pumpernickel bread
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 0.437g 4.324g Pumpernickel bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.932g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel bread 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
29%
Pumpernickel bread
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.887g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.