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.

Fig bars

Biscuit

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.

Fig bars

Biscuit

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