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.

Biscuit

Fig bars

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.

Biscuit

Fig bars

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			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%
Sodium	580mg	350mg	10%
Monounsaturated fat	6.93g	3.003g	10%
Carbs	44.6g	70.9g	9%
Polyunsaturated fat	4.163g	2.772g	9%
Protein	7g	3.7g	7%
Copper	0.082mg	0.147mg	7%
Vitamin B2	0.31mg	0.217mg	7%
Vitamin B3	2.949mg	1.874mg	7%
Folate	61µg	35µg	7%
Vitamin K		5.8µg	5%
Vitamin E		0.65mg	4%
Potassium	121mg	207mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.035mg	0.075mg	3%
Choline		14.6mg	3%
Magnesium	18mg	27mg	2%
Manganese	0.378mg	0.343mg	2%
Vitamin B5	0.285mg	0.364mg	2%
Cholesterol	3mg	0mg	1%
Zinc	0.54mg	0.39mg	1%
Vitamin A		9µg	1%
Calories	353kcal	348kcal	0%
Protein per 100 calories	2g	1.1g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	504kcal	941kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	28g	29g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	2.6	5.1	N/A
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%