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

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Differences between Chocolate cake and Fig bars

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, Selenium, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Fig bars are richer in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 22% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
6
:
4
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +260.6%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Equal in Calcium - 64
Chocolate cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +260.6%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Equal in Calcium - 64

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.
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
2
:
10
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin A +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.217
Chocolate cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.217

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
4
:
1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +106.8%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Chocolate cake
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 +43.2%
Contains more Fats +106.8%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
1
:
2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.772
Chocolate cake
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 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 +101.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.772

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake 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 cake Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 66.3g Fig bars
Protein 5.3g 3.7g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 7.3g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 70.9g Fig bars
Calories 371kcal 348kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 46.36g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 60mg 64mg Fig bars
Iron 1.61mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 62mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 207mg Fig bars
Sodium 315mg 350mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.39mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.147mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.343mg Fig bars
Selenium 11.9µg 3.3µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 33IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.158mg Fig bars
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.217mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.874mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.364mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.075mg Fig bars
Folate 27µg 35µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.046mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.113mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.132mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.224mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.14mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.053mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.145mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.155mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.067mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 5.43g 1.123g Fig bars
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 3.003g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 2.772g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
15%
Chocolate cake
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.307g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.