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Fig bars vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fig bars and Italian bread

  • Fig bars have more Fiber, while Italian bread have more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Italian bread covers your daily need of Selenium 43% more than Fig bars.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, fig bars and Bread, italian.

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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
2
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7
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Calcium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.1%
Contains more Zinc +120.5%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +724.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.94
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%
Italian bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Calcium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.1%
Contains more Zinc +120.5%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +724.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.94
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
6
:
5
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin E +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.8%
Contains more Folate +445.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378
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%
Italian bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin E +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.8%
Contains more Folate +445.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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3
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Protein +137.8%
Contains more Water +116.4%
Contains more Other +18.8%
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
Italian bread
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Protein +137.8%
Contains more Water +116.4%
Contains more Other +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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1
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Italian bread
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 46.9g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 7.3g 3.5g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 50.1g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 271kcal Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g 3.17g Italian bread
Fiber 4.6g 3.2g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 78mg Italian bread
Iron 2.9mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Phosphorus 62mg 103mg Italian bread
Potassium 207mg 110mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 550mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.86mg Italian bread
Copper 0.147mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.343mg 0.464mg Italian bread
Selenium 3.3µg 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 33IU 1IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.29mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.292mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.378mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.048mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.2µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.113mg 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.224mg 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.14mg 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.053mg 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.155mg 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.067mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 1.123g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 0.812g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 1.39g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Italian bread
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
38%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.