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Fig bars vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fig bars and Puff pastry

  • Fig bars are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Puff pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.
  • Fig bars have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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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4
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +233.9%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +642.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Puff pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +233.9%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +642.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60

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
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +181%
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%
Puff pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +181%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
3
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2
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
Contains more Carbs +55.1%
Contains more Water +123%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +427.4%
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
Puff pastry
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +55.1%
Contains more Water +123%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +427.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Puff pastry
Puff pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.9%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Puff pastry
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 44.2g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 7.3g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 70.9g 45.7g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 46.36g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 4.6g 1.5g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 10mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 2.6mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 60mg Fig bars
Potassium 207mg 62mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.39mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.147mg 0.115mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 3.3µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 33IU 1IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.55mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.019mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.113mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.224mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.14mg 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.053mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.155mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.067mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 1.123g 5.502g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 22.228g Puff pastry

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Puff pastry
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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.379g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in minerals
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.