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Fig bars vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fig bars and Baking powder different?

  • Fig bars are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 581% higher.
  • Fig bars have less Sodium.

Cookies, fig bars and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate are the varieties used in this article.

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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
Fig bars
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3
Baking powder
Baking powder
Contains more Potassium +935%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +3800%
Contains more Copper +1370%
Contains more Manganese +3018.2%
Contains more Selenium +1550%
Contains more Calcium +9081.3%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +3433.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Baking powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Potassium +935%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +3800%
Contains more Copper +1370%
Contains more Manganese +3018.2%
Contains more Selenium +1550%
Contains more Calcium +9081.3%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +3433.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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
Fig bars
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0
Baking powder
Baking powder
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Baking powder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Baking powder
Baking powder
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +156%
Contains more Water +230%
Contains more Other +4106.3%
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
Baking powder
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +156%
Contains more Water +230%
Contains more Other +4106.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 27.5g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 0g Fig bars
Fats 7.3g 0g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 27.7g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 53kcal Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 4.6g 0.2g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 2.9mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Phosphorus 62mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 207mg 20mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 10600mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.01mg Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.01mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.011mg Fig bars
Selenium 3.3µg 0.2µg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg Fig bars
Threonine 0.113mg Fig bars
Isoleucine 0.132mg Fig bars
Leucine 0.224mg Fig bars
Lysine 0.14mg Fig bars
Methionine 0.053mg Fig bars
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Fig bars
Valine 0.155mg Fig bars
Histidine 0.067mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 0g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 0g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Baking powder
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%
Fig bars
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 10250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Fig bars
Fig bars is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.123g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fig bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172721/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.