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Pineapple cake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pineapple cake and Biscuit

  • Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 12720% more than Biscuit.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, 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 less Sodium -45%
Contains more Calcium +95.8%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +107.4%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Equal in Manganese - 0.378
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Calcium +95.8%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +107.4%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Equal in Manganese - 0.378

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42877.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +134.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.035
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42877.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +134.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.035
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +34.7%
Contains more Other +100%
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +34.7%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.8%
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple cake Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 43.1g Pineapple cake
Protein 3.5g 7g Biscuit
Fats 12.1g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 50.5g 44.6g Pineapple cake
Calories 319kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 120mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.48mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 82mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 112mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 319mg 580mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.087mg 0.082mg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.35mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 9.4µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 253IU 82IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.2mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.356mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 26µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.08µg
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.117mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.264mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.143mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.074mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.167mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.081mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 22mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 2.915g 4.324g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.