Biscuit vs. Pumpernickel bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between biscuits and pumpernickel bread
- Biscuits have more calcium; however, pumpernickel bread is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, selenium, magnesium, zinc, folate, and vitamin B6.
- Pumpernickel bread covers your daily manganese needs 40% more than biscuits.
- Pumpernickel bread has 10 times less saturated fat than biscuits. Biscuits have 4.324g of saturated fat, while pumpernickel bread has 0.437g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, pumpernickel.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +245.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.6% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +260% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.5% |
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:
8.7 g
Fats:
3.1 g
Carbs:
47.5 g
Water:
37.9 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +425.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
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Carbs
~47.5g
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
0.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.237 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +643.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 1.305mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.287mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6.5g | 20% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 3.1g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 1.237g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.437g | 18% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 68mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.932g | 15% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 24.5µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Folate | 61µg | 93µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.126mg | 7% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 250kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 8.7g | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 208mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.404mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.327mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.091mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 596mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 47.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 41g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.87mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0.53g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.396mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.196mg | 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
23%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.887g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)