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Fig bars vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fig bars and White Bread different?

  • Fig bars are higher in Fiber, however, White Bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from White Bread is 34% higher.
  • Fig bars contain 2 times more Fiber than White Bread. While Fig bars contain 4.6g of Fiber, White Bread contains only 2.7g.
  • Fig bars have less Sodium.

Cookies, fig bars and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) are the varieties used 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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White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +24.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.1%
Contains more Zinc +89.7%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +24.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.1%
Contains more Zinc +89.7%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%

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.
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White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Folate +217.1%
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%
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Folate +217.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Fats +119.2%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Protein +139.2%
Contains more Water +120.7%
Contains more Other +23.8%
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
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Fats +119.2%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Protein +139.2%
Contains more Water +120.7%
Contains more Other +23.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 46.72g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 7.3g 3.33g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 49.42g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 266kcal Fig bars
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 46.36g 5.67g White Bread
Fiber 4.6g 2.7g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 2.9mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 98mg White Bread
Potassium 207mg 126mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 490mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.147mg 0.101mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 3.3µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 33IU 1IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.22mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.087mg White Bread
Folate 35µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.2µg 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 0.027g Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 0.698g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 0.599g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 1.602g Fig bars
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars White Bread
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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.425g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.