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Fig bars vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fig bars and Shortcake?

  • Fig bars are richer in Copper, yet Shortcake is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Shortcake's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% higher.
  • Fig bars have 2 times more Potassium than Shortcake. Fig bars have 207mg of Potassium, while Shortcake has 106mg.
  • Fig bars contain less Sodium.

We used Cookies, fig bars and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Iron +14.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +95.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Copper +93.4%
Contains more Calcium +220.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +415.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.33
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains more Iron +14.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +95.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Copper +93.4%
Contains more Calcium +220.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +415.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.33

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
7
:
5
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Folate +51.4%
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%
Shortcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Folate +51.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
1
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4
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Carbs +46.2%
Contains more Protein +64.9%
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Water +72.1%
Contains more Other +75%
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
Shortcake
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Carbs +46.2%
Contains more Protein +64.9%
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Water +72.1%
Contains more Other +75%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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2
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31%

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 Shortcake
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 Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 48.5g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 6.1g Shortcake
Fats 7.3g 14.2g Shortcake
Carbs 70.9g 48.5g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 346kcal Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g Shortcake
Fiber 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 2.9mg 2.54mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 143mg Shortcake
Potassium 207mg 106mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 506mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.48mg Shortcake
Copper 0.147mg 0.076mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.33mg Fig bars
Selenium 3.3µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 33IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.311mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 2.573mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.248mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.03mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 53µg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.07µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.113mg 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.224mg 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.14mg 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.053mg 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.155mg 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.067mg 0.14mg Shortcake
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 3.772g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 3.632g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Shortcake
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
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.649g)
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.