Biscuit vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between biscuits and pineapple cake
- Biscuits are higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and folate, yet pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1.
- Pineapple cake covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 12720% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits contain 2 times more vitamin B3 than pineapple cake. While biscuits contain 2.949mg of vitamin B3, pineapple cake contains only 1.19mg.
- The amount of sodium in pineapple cake is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cake, pineapple upside-down, 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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +98.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42877.5% |
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:
3.5 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
50.5 g
Water:
32.3 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
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
2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.282 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 153mg | 12720% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.48mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 9.4µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 82mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.156mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 120mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 319mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.19mg | 11% |
| Folate | 61µg | 26µg | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 3.5g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 62µg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 2.915g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 3.282g | 6% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 12.1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 5.194g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.202mg | 2% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 319kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 50.5g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 49.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 112mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.08µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
2952%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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.