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Saltine cracker vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saltine cracker and Fig bars?

  • Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Fig bars are higher in Fiber.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 60% more.
  • Saltine cracker has 6 times more Selenium than Fig bars. While Saltine cracker has 21.4µg of Selenium, Fig bars have only 3.3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fig bars are lower.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
5
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5
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Iron +166.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.3%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +548.5%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Copper - 0.147
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
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 +166.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.3%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +548.5%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
6
:
5
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Folate +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.364
Saltine cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
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 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Folate +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.364

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
3
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2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +183.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +37.5%
Contains more Fats +356.3%
Contains more Water +385.3%
Saltine cracker
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +183.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +37.5%
Contains more Fats +356.3%
Contains more Water +385.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
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2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2014.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.7%
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 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 -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2014.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 66.3g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 3.7g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 7.3g Fig bars
Carbs 82.3g 70.9g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 348kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 46.36g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 22mg 64mg Fig bars
Iron 7.72mg 2.9mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 113mg 62mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 207mg Fig bars
Sodium 849mg 350mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.94mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.147mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.637mg 0.343mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 3.3µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.158mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.217mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.874mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.364mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.075mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 35µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 4.9µg 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.046mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.113mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.132mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.14mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.053mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.155mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.067mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.123g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 3.003g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 2.772g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
44%
Saltine cracker
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.879g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Fig bars
Fig bars is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.