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Fig bars vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fig bars and Wafer?

  • Wafer is richer than Fig bars in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 35% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fig bars are lower.

We used Cookies, fig bars and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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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8
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Calcium +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Iron +38.3%
Contains more Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.9%
Contains more Zinc +179.5%
Contains more Copper +215%
Contains more Manganese +102.9%
Contains more Selenium +72.7%
Equal in Potassium - 210
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Iron +38.3%
Contains more Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.9%
Contains more Zinc +179.5%
Contains more Copper +215%
Contains more Manganese +102.9%
Contains more Selenium +72.7%
Equal in Potassium - 210

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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6
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Vitamin A +230%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +34.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.381
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.09
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%
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +230%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +34.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.381
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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4
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Water +266.7%
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Carbs - 72.7
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
Wafer
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Water +266.7%
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Carbs - 72.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Wafer
Wafer
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 3.7g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 7.3g 14.2g Wafer
Carbs 70.9g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 348kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 46.36g 37.43g Wafer
Fiber 4.6g 3.4g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 31mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 27mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 62mg 132mg Wafer
Potassium 207mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 350mg 580mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.147mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.343mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 3.3µg 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin A 33IU 10IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 3µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.051mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.09µg
Vitamin K 5.8µg 2.4µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.113mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.224mg 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.14mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.053mg 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.155mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.067mg 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 4.241g Fig bars
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 4.153g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Wafer
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%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.118g)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.