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Fig bars vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fig bars and Muffin

  • Fig bars have more Iron, Fiber, and Copper, however, Muffin have more Vitamin K, Choline, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 28% higher.
  • Muffin has 4 times less Fiber than Fig bars. Fig bars have 4.6g of Fiber, while Muffin has 1.1g.
  • Fig bars are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, fig bars and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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
6
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains more Copper +145%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.5%
Contains more Manganese +30.9%
Contains more Selenium +148.5%
Equal in Sodium - 336
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains more Copper +145%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.5%
Contains more Manganese +30.9%
Contains more Selenium +148.5%
Equal in Sodium - 336
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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
3
:
9
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Folate +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +575.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.168
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Folate +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +575.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.168

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Carbs +33.8%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +120.1%
Contains more Water +51.3%
Equal in Other - 1.48
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Carbs +33.8%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +120.1%
Contains more Water +51.3%
Equal in Other - 1.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.3%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 51.9g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 7.3g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 70.9g 53g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 46.36g 31.47g Muffin
Fiber 4.6g 1.1g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 44mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 1.3mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 207mg 121mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.39mg 0.37mg Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.06mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 3.3µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 33IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.163mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 1.418mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.04mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 5.8µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.113mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.224mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.14mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.053mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.155mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.067mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Fig bars
Trans Fat 0.2g Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 2.844g Fig bars
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.721g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in minerals
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.