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Biscuit vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Biscuit and Pecan pie

  • Biscuit has more Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Pecan pie has more Manganese, and Copper.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 28% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 7 times less Calcium than Biscuit. Biscuit contains 235mg of Calcium, while Pecan pie contains 32mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pecan pie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Pie, pecan, 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.
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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +634.4%
Contains more IronIron +95.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.4%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg

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% 4.9% 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 0.67% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +335.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +48.2%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +36.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.989g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Pecan pie Opinion
Calories 353kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Protein 7g 4.9g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 43.1g 52.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 44.6g 52.2g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 3mg 87mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Pecan pie
Calcium 235mg 32mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 133mg Pecan pie
Iron 2.9mg 1.48mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.54mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 164mg 94mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 262mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.378mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 19.5µg 12µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.188mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.18mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.847mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Folate 61µg 26µg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 3.989g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 5.71g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.069mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.189mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.223mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.372mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.132mg 0.125mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.25mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.255mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.116mg Biscuit
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Pecan pie
Low Calories diet ok
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
16%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.