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Pop tarts vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pop tarts and Fig bars?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Iron, yet Fig bars are richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 31% higher.
  • Pop tarts have 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Fig bars. Pop tarts have 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Fig bars have 0.075mg.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry 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.
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
4
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6
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Zinc +225.6%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +117.9%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.147
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Zinc +225.6%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +117.9%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.147

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.
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
6
:
6
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin A +2815.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.7%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pop tarts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 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 +2815.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.7%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
2
:
3
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +82.2%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Equal in Carbs - 70.9
Pop tarts
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 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 +24.3%
Contains more Fats +82.2%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Equal in Carbs - 70.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
2
:
1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 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 +116.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 66.3g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 3.7g Pop tarts
Fats 13.3g 7.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 70.9g Fig bars
Calories 412kcal 348kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 46.36g Pop tarts
Fiber 1.1g 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 24mg 64mg Fig bars
Iron 3.5mg 2.9mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 88mg 62mg Pop tarts
Potassium 95mg 207mg Fig bars
Sodium 398mg 350mg Fig bars
Zinc 1.27mg 0.39mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.147mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.343mg Fig bars
Selenium 3.3µg Fig bars
Vitamin A 962IU 33IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 9µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.158mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.217mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.874mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.364mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.075mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 35µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 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
Saturated Fat 2.02g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.003g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 2.772g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Fig bars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Pop tarts
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.897g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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. 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.