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Biscuit vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between biscuits and pumpkin pie

  • Biscuits have more selenium, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, pumpkin pie has more vitamin B12.
  • Biscuits' daily need coverage for selenium is 26% more.
  • Biscuits have 4 times more calcium than pumpkin pie. Biscuits have 235mg of calcium, while pumpkin pie has 64mg.
  • Pumpkin pie is lower in sodium.
  • Pumpkin pie has a higher glycemic index than biscuits.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared.

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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +267.2%
Contains more IronIron +222.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%

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% 0% 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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +337.5%

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
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.5%
Contains more FatsFats +67.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.1%
Contains more OtherOther +183.2%
Contains more WaterWater +74.4%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Pumpkin pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 50%
Selenium 19.5µg 5.4µg 26%
Iron 2.9mg 0.9mg 25%
Calcium 235mg 64mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.77g 16%
Sodium 580mg 239mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.177mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.124mg 14%
Phosphorus 164mg 81mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.107mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.35µg 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Saturated fat 4.324g 1.988g 11%
Fats 16.3g 9.75g 10%
Folate 61µg 26µg 9%
Cholesterol 3mg 26mg 8%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.227mg 7%
Copper 0.082mg 0.148mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 4.6g 6%
Protein 7g 3.9g 6%
Calories 353kcal 243kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Carbs 44.6g 34.83g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.452mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.063mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 121mg 167mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.18g 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Pumpkin 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
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.7g)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.