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Pumpkin pie vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin pie and Biscuit

  • Pumpkin pie has more Vitamin B12, however, Biscuit has more Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% more.
  • Pumpkin pie has 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Biscuit. Pumpkin pie has 0.35µg of Vitamin B12, while Biscuit has 0.08µg.
  • Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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.
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
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%

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% 206% 15% 3% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4087.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.2%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin pie Biscuit
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
37%
Pumpkin pie
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
55%
Biscuit

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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.