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

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Important differences between Fig bars and Tostada shells

  • Fig bars have more Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 29% more.
  • Fig bars contain 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Tostada shells. Fig bars contain 0.217mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
  • Fig bars contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Tostada shells, corn.

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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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Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Iron +89.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Equal in Manganese - 0.363
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +89.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Equal in Manganese - 0.363

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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2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384%
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%
Tostada shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Water +397%
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +220.3%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Carbs - 64.43
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
Tostada shells
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more Water +397%
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +220.3%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Carbs - 64.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.9%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 58.63g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 7.3g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 70.9g 64.43g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 46.36g Tostada shells
Fiber 4.6g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 64mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.9mg 1.53mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 62mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 207mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 350mg 657mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.147mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.343mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 3.3µg 2.2µg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.094mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 1.553mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.191mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 35µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
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 0.163g Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 7.011g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Tostada 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%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.888g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.