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Biscuit vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Biscuit and Pumpkin pie

  • Biscuit has more Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Pumpkin pie has more Vitamin B12.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% more.
  • Biscuit has 4 times more Calcium than Pumpkin pie. Biscuit has 235mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin pie has 64mg.
  • Pumpkin pie is lower in Sodium.

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% 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% 206% 15% 3% 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 AVitamin A +4087.8%
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 Opinion
Calories 353kcal 243kcal Biscuit
Protein 7g 3.9g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 9.75g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Net carbs 43.1g 33.03g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 34.83g Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 26mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 64mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 2.9mg 0.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 18.88g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.082mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.54mg 0.39mg Biscuit
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 164mg 81mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 82IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.378mg 0.227mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 5.4µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.177mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.124mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.107mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 61µg 26µg Biscuit
Choline 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 4.324g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 4.6g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.77g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.048mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.154mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.158mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.297mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.192mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.175mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.088mg Biscuit
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie

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
37%
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.