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Tostada shells vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tostada shells and Fig bars

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Fig bars are richer in Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 29% more.
  • Tostada shells contain 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Fig bars. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Fig bars contain 0.075mg.
  • Fig bars contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tostada shells, corn 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.
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
7
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3
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Iron +89.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Copper - 0.147
Equal in Manganese - 0.343
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
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 +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Iron +89.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Copper - 0.147
Equal in Manganese - 0.343

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.
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
2
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10
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.6%
Tostada shells
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% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 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 B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
3
:
2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +220.3%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Water +397%
Equal in Carbs - 70.9
Tostada shells
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 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 +66.2%
Contains more Fats +220.3%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Water +397%
Equal in Carbs - 70.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
2
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1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 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 +140.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 66.3g Fig bars
Protein 6.15g 3.7g Tostada shells
Fats 23.38g 7.3g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 70.9g Fig bars
Calories 474kcal 348kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 46.36g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 4.6g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 64mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Magnesium 76mg 27mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 62mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 207mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 350mg Fig bars
Zinc 1.23mg 0.39mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.147mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg 0.343mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 3.3µg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.158mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.217mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 1.874mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.364mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.075mg Tostada shells
Folate 35µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 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
Trans Fat 0.163g Fig bars
Saturated Fat 7.011g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 3.003g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 2.772g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells 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
20%
Tostada shells
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.888g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.