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Biscuit vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between biscuits and cream pie?

  • Cream pie has less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and folate than biscuits.
  • Cream pie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
  • Biscuits have 5 times more vitamin B3 than cream pie. Biscuits have 2.949mg of vitamin B3, while cream pie has 0.605mg.
  • Cream pie contains less sodium.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +256.1%
Contains more IronIron +94.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +387.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more OtherOther +196.3%
Contains more FatsFats +37.5%
Contains more WaterWater +17.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +262.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.336g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cream pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.324g 12.449g 37%
Selenium 19.5µg 6µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.087mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.149g 20%
Iron 2.9mg 1.49mg 18%
Calcium 235mg 66mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.605mg 15%
Sodium 580mg 266mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.14mg 13%
Phosphorus 164mg 79mg 12%
Folate 61µg 19µg 11%
Fats 16.3g 22.41g 9%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.161mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.5µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.09mg 7%
Protein 7g 4.15g 6%
Vitamin A 46µg 5%
Copper 0.082mg 0.118mg 4%
Fiber 1.5g 0.8g 3%
Choline 17.9mg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 12mg 3%
Carbs 44.6g 38.44g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.12µg 2%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.44mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 121mg 161mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 7.336g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.232mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.02mg 1%
Calories 353kcal 353kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 18mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g 27.39g N/A
Trans fat 2.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Cream pie
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Biscuit
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.125g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.