Biscuit vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between biscuits and cherry pie
- Biscuits are higher than cherry pie in calcium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese.
- Biscuits cover your daily calcium needs 23% more than cherry pie.
- Biscuits contain 5 times more phosphorus than cherry pie. While biscuits contain 164mg of phosphorus, cherry pie contains only 30mg.
- The amount of sodium in cherry pie is lower.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Pie, cherry, 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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +446.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
12.2 g
Carbs:
38.5 g
Water:
45.8 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +357.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.247 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31% |
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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| Calcium | 235mg | 10mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 7.8µg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 30mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 191mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.148mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.125mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.85mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.276mg | 10% |
| Folate | 61µg | 27µg | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 2.8g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 12.2g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 3.247g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 2.985g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 5.314g | 4% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 270kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 29µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 38.5g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 77mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 38.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.057mg | 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
23%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)