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Fig bars vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fig bars and Biscuit?

  • Fig bars are richer in Fiber, and Copper, yet Biscuit is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Fig bars have 3 times more Fiber than Biscuit. Fig bars have 4.6g of Fiber, while Biscuit has 1.5g.
  • Fig bars contain less Sodium.

We used Cookies, fig bars and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Fig bars
Fig bars
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5
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +79.3%
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%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +79.3%
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%
Equal in Iron - 2.9

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.
Fig bars
Fig bars
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5
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
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%
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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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Carbs +59%
Contains more Protein +89.2%
Contains more Fats +123.3%
Contains more Water +75.2%
Contains more Other +100%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +59%
Contains more Protein +89.2%
Contains more Fats +123.3%
Contains more Water +75.2%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Fig bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172721/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.