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Carrot cake vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carrot cake and Fig bars

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate, however, Fig bars are richer in Iron, and Copper.
  • Carrot cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 26% more.
  • Carrot cake contains 11 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fig bars. Carrot cake contains 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fig bars contain 9µg.
  • Fig bars contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Cookies, fig bars.

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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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
4
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6
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.4%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +351.5%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +194%
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.4%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +351.5%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +194%

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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
6
:
6
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin A +5748.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Folate +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.075
Carrot cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Fig bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 1% 40% 51% 36% 22% 18% 27% 12% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +5748.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Folate +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.075

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
4
:
1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Water +358.3%
Carrot cake
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Fig bars
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 Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Water +358.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
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1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot cake Fig bars
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 66.3g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 3.7g Carrot cake
Fats 9.8g 7.3g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 70.9g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 348kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 46.36g Carrot cake
Fiber 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 172mg 64mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 247mg 62mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 207mg Fig bars
Sodium 567mg 350mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.2mg 0.39mg Fig bars
Copper 0.05mg 0.147mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.528mg 0.343mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 3.3µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 33IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.3mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.158mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.217mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 1.874mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.364mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.075mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 35µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.046mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg 0.113mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.132mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg 0.224mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg 0.14mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg 0.053mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.145mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg 0.155mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg 0.067mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 3.003g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 2.772g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Fig bars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Carrot cake
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.349g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.