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Popovers vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Popovers and Fig bars different?

  • Popovers are higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Fig bars are richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Popovers is 62% higher.
  • Popovers contain 4 times more Folate than Fig bars. While Popovers contain 145µg of Folate, Fig bars contain only 35µg.
  • Fig bars have less Sodium.

Popovers, dry mix, enriched and Cookies, fig bars 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.
Popovers
Popovers
6
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4
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +116%
Contains more Selenium +1039.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +107%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Popovers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
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 +61.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +116%
Contains more Selenium +1039.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +107%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
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.
Popovers
Popovers
4
:
8
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Popovers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 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 B1 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popovers
Popovers
3
:
2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Contains more Fats +69.8%
Contains more Water +41%
Equal in Carbs - 70.9
Popovers
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 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 +181.1%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Contains more Fats +69.8%
Contains more Water +41%
Equal in Carbs - 70.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popovers
Popovers
1
:
2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.8%
Popovers
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 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 -12.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popovers Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 71g 66.3g Popovers
Protein 10.4g 3.7g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 7.3g Fig bars
Carbs 71g 70.9g Popovers
Calories 371kcal 348kcal Popovers
Sugar 46.36g Popovers
Fiber 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 32mg 64mg Fig bars
Iron 2.97mg 2.9mg Popovers
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 100mg 62mg Popovers
Potassium 100mg 207mg Fig bars
Sodium 906mg 350mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.88mg 0.39mg Popovers
Copper 0.171mg 0.147mg Popovers
Manganese 0.741mg 0.343mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 3.3µg Popovers
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.158mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.217mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 1.874mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.364mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.075mg Fig bars
Folate 145µg 35µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.046mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.113mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.132mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg 0.224mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg 0.14mg Popovers
Methionine 0.191mg 0.053mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0.145mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg 0.155mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg 0.067mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 1.123g Popovers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 3.003g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 2.772g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popovers 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
30%
Popovers
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.