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Fig bars vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fig bars and Taco shells

  • Fig bars are richer in Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Taco shells covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 30% more than Fig bars.
  • Fig bars have 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Fig bars have 0.217mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells have 0.08mg.
  • Fig bars are lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Taco shells, 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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8
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains more Copper +30.1%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Zinc +312.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +45.5%
Equal in Sodium - 324
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains more Copper +30.1%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Zinc +312.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +45.5%
Equal in Sodium - 324

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
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.7%
Contains more Folate +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.867
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%
Taco shells
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% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.7%
Contains more Folate +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.867

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Water +157.8%
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Fats +198.5%
Contains more Other +19.4%
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
Taco shells
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Water +157.8%
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Fats +198.5%
Contains more Other +19.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.2%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 56.79g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 7.3g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 70.9g 63.49g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 46.36g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 4.6g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 64mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 2.9mg 1.64mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 62mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 207mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 350mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.39mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.147mg 0.113mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 3.3µg 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin A 33IU 17IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 1µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.08mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 1.867mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 35µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.04mg Fig bars
Threonine 0.113mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.224mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.14mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.053mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.155mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.067mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 7.105g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Taco shells
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
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.982g)
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 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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.