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Fig bars vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fig bars and Pound cake

  • Fig bars are richer in Iron, Fiber, Copper, and Manganese, while Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pound cake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 22% more than Fig bars.
  • Fig bars have 8 times more Fiber than Pound cake. Fig bars have 4.6g of Fiber, while Pound cake has 0.6g.
  • Fig bars are lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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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Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +36.2%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +211.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.5%
Equal in Sodium - 377
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +36.2%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +211.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.5%
Equal in Sodium - 377

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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7
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +630.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.65
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173
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%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +630.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.65
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Carbs +32.2%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +91.2%
Contains more Water +56.8%
Equal in Other - 1.53
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
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Carbs +32.2%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +91.2%
Contains more Water +56.8%
Equal in Other - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.02
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.02

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 53.04g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 5g Pound cake
Fats 7.3g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 70.9g 53.64g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 46.36g 33.36g Pound cake
Fiber 4.6g 0.6g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 47mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 1.48mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 8mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 207mg 149mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 377mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.147mg 0.042mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.11mg Fig bars
Selenium 3.3µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 33IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.65mg
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 1.615mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.036mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.7µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.041mg Fig bars
Threonine 0.113mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.224mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.14mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.053mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.155mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.067mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Fig bars
Trans Fat 0.192g Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 4.811g Fig bars
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.688g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.