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Fig bars vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fig bars and Shortbread

  • Fig bars have more Fiber, Copper, and Calcium, however, Shortbread is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% more.
  • Fig bars contain 5 times more Calcium than Shortbread. Fig bars contain 64mg of Calcium, while Shortbread contains 13mg.
  • Fig bars contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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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5
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +135.2%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Manganese +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +87.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Sodium - 353
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +135.2%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Manganese +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +87.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Sodium - 353

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
5
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6
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +89.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
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%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +89.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Carbs +11.2%
Contains more Water +358.3%
Contains more Other +55.3%
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Contains more Fats +259.2%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
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
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Carbs +11.2%
Contains more Water +358.3%
Contains more Other +55.3%
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Contains more Fats +259.2%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.4%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 62.48g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 7.3g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 70.9g 63.78g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 46.36g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 4.6g 1.3g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 13mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 207mg 88mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 353mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.147mg 0.09mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 3.3µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 33IU 1IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.321mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.071mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.046mg Fig bars
Threonine 0.113mg Fig bars
Isoleucine 0.132mg Fig bars
Leucine 0.224mg Fig bars
Lysine 0.14mg Fig bars
Methionine 0.053mg Fig bars
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Fig bars
Valine 0.155mg Fig bars
Histidine 0.067mg Fig bars
Trans Fat 0.714g Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 8.105g Fig bars
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.982g)
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 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.