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Biscuit vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Biscuit and Fig bars?

  • Biscuit is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Fig bars are richer in Fiber, and Copper.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Biscuit has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Fig bars. Biscuit has 4.324g of Saturated Fat, while Fig bars have 1.123g.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cookies, fig bars types in this comparison.

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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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
5
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4
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Calcium +267.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.5%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +490.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +79.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Manganese - 0.343
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Contains more Calcium +267.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.5%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +490.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +79.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Manganese - 0.343

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
5
:
7
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin A +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Folate +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Biscuit
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%
Fig bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 1% 40% 51% 36% 22% 18% 27% 12% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Folate +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
4
:
1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +89.2%
Contains more Fats +123.3%
Contains more Water +75.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +59%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Fig bars
4% 7% 71% 17%
Protein: 3.7 g
Fats: 7.3 g
Carbs: 70.9 g
Water: 16.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +89.2%
Contains more Fats +123.3%
Contains more Water +75.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Fig bars
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Biscuit Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 66.3g Fig bars
Protein 7g 3.7g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 7.3g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 70.9g Fig bars
Calories 353kcal 348kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 46.36g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 235mg 64mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.9mg
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 164mg 62mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 207mg Fig bars
Sodium 580mg 350mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.54mg 0.39mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.147mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.378mg 0.343mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 3.3µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 33IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.158mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.217mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.874mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.364mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.075mg Fig bars
Folate 61µg 35µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.046mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.113mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.224mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.14mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.053mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.145mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.155mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.067mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 4.324g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 3.003g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 2.772g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Fig bars
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
25%
Biscuit
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.201g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Fig bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172721/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.