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Gingerbread vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingerbread and Fig bars?

  • Fig bars have less Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 24% higher.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cookies, fig bars 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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
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2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.1%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +99.1%
Contains more Selenium +393.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Equal in Calcium - 64
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Sodium - 350
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.1%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +99.1%
Contains more Selenium +393.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Equal in Calcium - 64
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Sodium - 350
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
4
:
8
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.874
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.364
Equal in Folate - 35
Gingerbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.874
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.364
Equal in Folate - 35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
4
:
1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Fats +124.7%
Contains more Water +69.7%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.7
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
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
Contains more Fats +124.7%
Contains more Water +69.7%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
2
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1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Fig bars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 66.3g Fig bars
Protein 3.9g 3.7g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 7.3g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 70.9g Fig bars
Calories 356kcal 348kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 46.36g Gingerbread
Fiber 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 71mg 64mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Magnesium 70mg 27mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 62mg Fig bars
Potassium 439mg 207mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 350mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.39mg
Copper 0.195mg 0.147mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.343mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 3.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 33IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 9µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.158mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.217mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.874mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.364mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.075mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 35µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.046mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.113mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.132mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.224mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.14mg Fig bars
Methionine 0.08mg 0.053mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.145mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg 0.155mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.067mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 4.122g 1.123g Fig bars
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 3.003g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 2.772g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Fig bars
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
18%
Gingerbread
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients
  2. Fig bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172721/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.