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Biscuit vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Biscuit and Pastry

  • Biscuit has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 27% more than Biscuit.
  • Pastry has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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.
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Pastry
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +8100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +27.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +8100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +27.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pastry
Contains more Water +240%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.3
Equal in Carbs - 45.1
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +240%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.3
Equal in Carbs - 45.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 7g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 16.3g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 44.6g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 353kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 2.18g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 235mg 10mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.56mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 60mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 61mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.53mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.378mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 19.5µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 82IU 1IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.283mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.021mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.085mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.196mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.272mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.508mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.142mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.129mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.313mg 0.308mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.156mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 4.324g 9.643g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.