Biscuit vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are biscuits and pie crust different?
- Biscuits are richer in calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2, while pie crust is higher in folate, selenium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Pie crust covers your daily need for saturated fat, 18% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits contain 4 times more calcium than pie crust. Biscuits contain 235mg of calcium, while pie crust contains 61mg.
- Biscuits are lower in sodium.
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +285.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +280.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +158.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.968g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 17.887g | 27% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 31.4g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 7.974g | 17% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 61mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 86mg | 11% |
| Folate | 61µg | 104µg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.22mg | 9% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 518kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 753mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 22.9µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.315mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.392mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 52.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 3.968g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 2.727mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 6.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 52.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.146mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.