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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 biscuits?

  • Fig bars are richer in fiber and copper, yet biscuits are richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Biscuits' daily need coverage for selenium is 29% higher.
  • Fig bars have 3 times more fiber than biscuits. Fig bars have 4.6g of fiber, while biscuits have 1.5g.
  • Fig bars contain less sodium.
  • Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than fig bars.

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.
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%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +267.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +490.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg

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 1% 3% 13% 0% 40% 50% 35% 22% 17% 11% 15% 26% 8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 71% 17%
Protein: 3.7 g
Fats: 7.3 g
Carbs: 70.9 g
Water: 16.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
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 CarbsCarbs +59%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.2%
Contains more FatsFats +123.3%
Contains more WaterWater +75.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.772 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.2%

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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.