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Biscuit vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Biscuit and Figs

  • Biscuit is higher than Figs in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Biscuit covers your daily Selenium needs 35% more than Figs.
  • Biscuit contains 580 times more Sodium than Figs. While Biscuit contains 580mg of Sodium, Figs contain only 1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Figs, raw.

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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
8
:
2
Figs
Figs
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +683.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1071.4%
Contains more Zinc +260%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +195.3%
Contains more Selenium +9650%
Contains more Potassium +91.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +683.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1071.4%
Contains more Zinc +260%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +195.3%
Contains more Selenium +9650%
Contains more Potassium +91.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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
Figs
Figs
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +637.3%
Contains more Folate +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.3
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%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +637.3%
Contains more Folate +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
4
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Protein +833.3%
Contains more Fats +5333.3%
Contains more Carbs +132.5%
Contains more Other +384.8%
Contains more Water +173.7%
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
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +833.3%
Contains more Fats +5333.3%
Contains more Carbs +132.5%
Contains more Other +384.8%
Contains more Water +173.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2791%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2791%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Figs Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 16.28g Biscuit
Protein 7g 0.75g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0.3g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 19.18g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 74kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 16.26g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 235mg 35mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.37mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 14mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 580mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.54mg 0.15mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.07mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.128mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 0.2µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.06mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.05mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.4mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 61µg 6µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.006mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.024mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.023mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.033mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.03mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.006mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.018mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.028mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.011mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Figs
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.066g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.144g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Figs
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
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.264g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.