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Pita bread vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pita bread and Fig bars

  • Pita bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Fig bars are richer in Fiber.
  • Pita bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% higher.
  • Pita bread has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Fig bars. While Pita bread has 0.599mg of Vitamin B1, Fig bars have only 0.158mg.
  • Fig bars have less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Cookies, fig bars.

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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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
6
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4
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +721.2%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Pita bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
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 +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +721.2%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
5
:
6
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.2%
Contains more Folate +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.364
Pita bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 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 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.2%
Contains more Folate +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.364

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
3
:
2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +145.9%
Contains more Water +94.5%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +508.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Pita bread
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 +145.9%
Contains more Water +94.5%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +508.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
1
:
2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2760%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.1%
Pita bread
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 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 -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2760%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 66.3g Fig bars
Protein 9.1g 3.7g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 7.3g Fig bars
Carbs 55.7g 70.9g Fig bars
Calories 275kcal 348kcal Fig bars
Sugar 1.3g 46.36g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 86mg 64mg Pita bread
Iron 2.62mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 97mg 62mg Pita bread
Potassium 120mg 207mg Fig bars
Sodium 536mg 350mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.84mg 0.39mg Pita bread
Copper 0.168mg 0.147mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.343mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg 3.3µg Pita bread
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.158mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.217mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 1.874mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.364mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.075mg Fig bars
Folate 107µg 35µg Pita bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.046mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg 0.113mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.132mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg 0.224mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.14mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg 0.053mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.145mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.155mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg 0.067mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 1.123g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 3.003g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 2.772g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita bread 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
36%
Pita bread
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.