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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74% |
