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Fig bars vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fig bars and Gingerbread?

  • Fig bars have less Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 24% higher.
  • Fig bars contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, fig bars and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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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Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.1%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +99.1%
Contains more Selenium +393.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Sodium - 327
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.1%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +99.1%
Contains more Selenium +393.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Sodium - 327
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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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4
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.738
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
Equal in Folate - 33
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%
Gingerbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.738
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
Equal in Folate - 33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Fats +124.7%
Contains more Water +69.7%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.9
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
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Fats +124.7%
Contains more Water +69.7%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.1%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 49.2g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 3.9g Gingerbread
Fats 7.3g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 70.9g 49.2g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 46.36g Gingerbread
Fiber 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.9mg 2.88mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 62mg 54mg Fig bars
Potassium 207mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 350mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.39mg
Copper 0.147mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.343mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 3.3µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 33IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.162mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 1.738mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 35µg 33µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.06µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.113mg 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.224mg 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.14mg 0.131mg Fig bars
Methionine 0.053mg 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.155mg 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.067mg 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 4.122g Fig bars
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.