Pie crust vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pie crust and Biscuit different?
- Pie crust is richer in Folate, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Pie crust covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 18% more than Biscuit.
- Pie crust contains 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Biscuit. Pie crust contains 17.887g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Biscuit contains 6.93g.
- Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat.
Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 SeleniumSelenium | +17.4% |
| 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% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +82.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +280.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
~equal in
Protein
~7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +158.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.163g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 518kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 6.9g | 7g |
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| Fats | 31.4g | 16.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 52.1g | 43.1g |
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| Carbs | 52.1g | 44.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 235mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.9mg |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 753mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 82IU |
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| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Folate | 104µg | 61µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.974g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.887g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 4.163g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.146mg | 0.161mg |
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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
24%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
55%
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.