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Fig bars vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fig bars and Fruitcake

  • Fig bars are richer than Fruitcake in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Fig bars covers your daily Sodium needs 11% more than Fruitcake.
  • Fig bars have 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Fruitcake. Fig bars have 0.158mg of Vitamin B1, while Fruitcake has 0.05mg.
  • Fruitcake is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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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Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +194%
Contains more Manganese +55.9%
Contains more Selenium +65%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Fruitcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +194%
Contains more Manganese +55.9%
Contains more Selenium +65%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%

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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Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
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%
Fruitcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Contains more Water +53.3%
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
Fruitcake
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Contains more Water +53.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.048
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Fruitcake
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.048

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 Fruitcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 57.9g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 2.9g Fig bars
Fats 7.3g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 70.9g 61.6g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 324kcal Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g 27.42g Fruitcake
Fiber 4.6g 3.7g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 33mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 2.07mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 52mg Fig bars
Potassium 207mg 153mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.27mg Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.05mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.22mg Fig bars
Selenium 3.3µg 2µg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU 22IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 7µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.05mg Fig bars
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.099mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 0.791mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.226mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.046mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 20µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.01µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.5µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.042mg Fig bars
Threonine 0.113mg 0.102mg Fig bars
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.121mg Fig bars
Leucine 0.224mg 0.206mg Fig bars
Lysine 0.14mg 0.121mg Fig bars
Methionine 0.053mg 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.14mg Fig bars
Valine 0.155mg 0.144mg Fig bars
Histidine 0.067mg 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.