Apple pie vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are apple pie and biscuits different?
- Biscuits have more calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese than apple pie.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for biscuits is 22% higher.
- Apple pie has less sodium.
Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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 less SodiumSodium | -54.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2036.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +237.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +583.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1425% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +268.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 235mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 2.9mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 164mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.356mg | 19% |
| Folate | 4µg | 61µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 580mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 4.163g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.31mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.123mg | 2.949mg | 11% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 7g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.378mg | 9% |
| Fats | 11g | 16.3g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.388g | 6.93g | 6% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 34g | 44.6g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 0.285mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 29µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.797g | 4.324g | 2% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 32.4g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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.