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Puff pastry vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Puff pastry and Biscuit?

  • Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Calcium is 23% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Biscuit is lower.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types 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 less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Copper +40.2%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.3%
Contains more Potassium +95.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Copper +40.2%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.3%
Contains more Potassium +95.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54

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 B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +8100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Folate +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +8100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Folate +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +136.2%
Contains more Water +290.5%
Contains more Other +220%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Carbs - 44.6
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 Fats +136.2%
Contains more Water +290.5%
Contains more Other +220%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Carbs - 44.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 43.1g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 7g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 16.3g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 44.6g Puff pastry
Calories 558kcal 353kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g 2.18g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 10mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 2.6mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 60mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 62mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 253mg 580mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.54mg
Copper 0.115mg 0.082mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.378mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 19.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2.949mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 55µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.198mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.273mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.514mg
Lysine 0.144mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.131mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.347mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.158mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 4.324g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 6.93g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 4.163g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry 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
26%
Puff pastry
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.