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Biscuit vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between biscuits and fig bars?

  • Biscuits are richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet fig bars are richer in fiber and copper.
  • Biscuits' daily need coverage for selenium is 29% higher.
  • Biscuits have 4 times more saturated fat than fig bars. Biscuits have 4.324g of saturated fat, while fig bars have 1.123g.
  • Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than fig bars.

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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 18% 109% 49% 11% 27% 46% 45% 18%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +267.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +490.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.343mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 1% 3% 13% 0% 40% 50% 35% 22% 17% 11% 15% 26% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
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 ProteinProtein +89.2%
Contains more FatsFats +123.3%
Contains more WaterWater +75.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.772 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Fig bars DV% diff.
Selenium 19.5µg 3.3µg 29%
Calcium 235mg 64mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.158mg 17%
Phosphorus 164mg 62mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.324g 1.123g 15%
Fats 16.3g 7.3g 14%
Fiber 1.5g 4.6g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 3.003g 10%
Sodium 580mg 350mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 2.772g 9%
Carbs 44.6g 70.9g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.874mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.217mg 7%
Protein 7g 3.7g 7%
Copper 0.082mg 0.147mg 7%
Folate 61µg 35µg 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 207mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.075mg 3%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.343mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.364mg 2%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Calories 353kcal 348kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 66.3g N/A
Iron 2.9mg 2.9mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g 46.36g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.09µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.113mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.224mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Fig bars
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
23%
Biscuit
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.201g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.