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Chocolate brownie vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate brownie and Fig bars

  • Chocolate brownie has more Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Fig bars has more Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate brownie is 31% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.9%
Contains more Zinc +148.7%
Contains more Copper +163.9%
Contains more Manganese +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +248.5%
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Equal in Sodium - 350
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Contains more Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.9%
Contains more Zinc +148.7%
Contains more Copper +163.9%
Contains more Manganese +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +248.5%
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Equal in Sodium - 350

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
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 +2406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +298.6%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Water +31%
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
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 +67.6%
Contains more Fats +298.6%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Water +31%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 66.3g Fig bars
Protein 6.2g 3.7g Chocolate brownie
Fats 29.1g 7.3g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 50.2g 70.9g Fig bars
Calories 466kcal 348kcal Chocolate brownie
Sugar 46.36g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 57mg 64mg Fig bars
Iron 1.84mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Magnesium 53mg 27mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 62mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 176mg 207mg Fig bars
Sodium 343mg 350mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.97mg 0.39mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.388mg 0.147mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg 0.343mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 3.3µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 827IU 33IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 9µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.158mg Fig bars
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.217mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 1.874mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.364mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.075mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 29µg 35µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.046mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg 0.113mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg 0.224mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg 0.14mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg 0.053mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.145mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg 0.155mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.067mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 7.319g 1.123g Fig bars
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 3.003g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 2.772g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie 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
19%
Chocolate brownie
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.196g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.