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Fig bars vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fig bars and Saltine cracker?

  • Fig bars are higher in Fiber, yet Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 60% more.
  • Fig bars have 2 times more Fiber than Saltine cracker. While Fig bars have 4.6g of Fiber, Saltine cracker has only 2.7g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fig bars are lower.

We used Cookies, fig bars and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types in this article.

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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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Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Iron +166.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.3%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +548.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Copper - 0.145
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Iron +166.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.3%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +548.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Copper - 0.145

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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Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Folate +254.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
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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%
Saltine cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Folate +254.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Fats +356.3%
Contains more Water +385.3%
Contains more Protein +183.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +37.5%
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
Saltine cracker
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +356.3%
Contains more Water +385.3%
Contains more Protein +183.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +37.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2014.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2014.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 3.7g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 7.3g 1.6g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 348kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 46.36g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 4.6g 2.7g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 22mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 207mg 115mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 849mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.147mg 0.145mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 3.3µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.12mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 35µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 4.9µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.113mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.224mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.14mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.053mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.155mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.067mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 1.123g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 0.142g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 0.685g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Saltine cracker
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
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.879g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Fig bars
Fig bars is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.