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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.
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Contains more Calcium +267.2%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.5%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +66.5%
Contains more Selenium +261.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Contains more Calcium +267.2%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.5%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +66.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4087.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.4%
Contains more Folate +134.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 207% 16% 3% 0% 45% 29% 21% 28% 15% 20% 44% 33%
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 +4087.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.4%
Contains more Folate +134.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +74.4%
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +67.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +183.2%
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 Water +74.4%
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +67.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +183.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.2%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 33.03g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 3.9g 7g Biscuit
Fats 9.75g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 34.83g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 243kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 64mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.9mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 81mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 167mg 121mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 239mg 580mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.148mg 0.082mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 5.4µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 3434IU 82IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 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
Folate 26µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.08µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
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
Cholesterol 26mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 1.988g 4.324g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin pie 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
38%
Pumpkin pie
25%
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 Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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.