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Matzo vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Matzo and Fig bars?

  • Matzo is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Fig bars are higher in Copper, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 61% more.
  • Matzo has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Fig bars. While Matzo has 0.387mg of Vitamin B1, Fig bars have only 0.158mg.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Cookies, fig bars 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.
Matzo
Matzo
6
:
4
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Manganese +89.5%
Contains more Selenium +1018.2%
Contains more Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains more Copper +145%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Manganese +89.5%
Contains more Selenium +1018.2%
Contains more Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains more Copper +145%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
Matzo
Matzo
5
:
6
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1833.3%
Matzo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
2
:
3
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +170.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Fats +421.4%
Contains more Water +283.7%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 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 Protein +170.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Fats +421.4%
Contains more Water +283.7%
Contains more Other +166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2264.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.7%
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2264.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 66.3g Matzo
Protein 10g 3.7g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 7.3g Fig bars
Carbs 83.7g 70.9g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 348kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 46.36g Matzo
Fiber 3g 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 13mg 64mg Fig bars
Iron 3.16mg 2.9mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 89mg 62mg Matzo
Potassium 112mg 207mg Fig bars
Sodium 0mg 350mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.39mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.147mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.65mg 0.343mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 3.3µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.158mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.217mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.874mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.364mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.075mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 35µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.046mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.113mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.132mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.224mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.14mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg 0.053mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.145mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.155mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.067mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 1.123g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 3.003g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 2.772g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Matzo 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
25%
Matzo
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.897g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.