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Biscuit vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Apple pie different?

  • Biscuit has more Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese than Apple pie.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Biscuit is 22% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 15 times more Folate than Apple pie. While Biscuit contains 61µg of Folate, Apple pie contains only 4µg.
  • Apple pie has less Sodium.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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 more Calcium +2036.4%
Contains more Iron +139.7%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +583.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
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 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2036.4%
Contains more Iron +139.7%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +583.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%

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 B1 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.5%
Contains more Folate +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.038
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 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.5%
Contains more Folate +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.038

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +268.4%
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Other +255.6%
Contains more Water +80.6%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +268.4%
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Other +255.6%
Contains more Water +80.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 32.4g Biscuit
Protein 7g 1.9g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 11g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 34g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 237kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Apple pie
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 235mg 11mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.21mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 7mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 24mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 65mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.54mg 0.16mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.046mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.182mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.134mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.158mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.123mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.119mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.038mg Apple pie
Folate 61µg 4µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.01µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.026mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.054mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.073mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.129mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.07mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.032mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.088mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.084mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.038mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 4.324g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 4.388g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 2.198g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Apple pie
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
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
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.

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.