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Bread sticks vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bread sticks and Fig bars

  • Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, and Phosphorus, while Fig bars are higher in Fiber.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily Selenium needs 62% more than Fig bars.
  • Bread sticks have 5 times more Folate than Fig bars. Bread sticks have 162µg of Folate, while Fig bars have 35µg.
  • Fig bars are lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread sticks, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 18% 109% 49% 11% 27% 46% 45% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1036.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 2% 13% 0% 40% 50% 35% 22% 17% 11% 15% 26% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +362.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +163.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.075mg
~equal in Choline ~14.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
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 ProteinProtein +224.3%
Contains more FatsFats +30.1%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
Contains more WaterWater +170.5%
~equal in Carbs ~70.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.772 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Fig bars Opinion
Calories 412kcal 348kcal Bread sticks
Protein 12g 3.7g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 7.3g Bread sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Net carbs 65.4g 66.3g Fig bars
Carbs 68.4g 70.9g Fig bars
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 64mg Fig bars
Potassium 124mg 207mg Fig bars
Iron 4.28mg 2.9mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 46.36g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 4.6g Fig bars
Copper 0.188mg 0.147mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 0.39mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 62mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 350mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.65mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.343mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 3.3µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.158mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.217mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 1.874mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.364mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.075mg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.8µg Fig bars
Folate 162µg 35µg Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg 14.6mg
Saturated Fat 1.41g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 3.003g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 2.772g Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.046mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.113mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.132mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.224mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.14mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg 0.053mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.145mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.155mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.067mg Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Fig bars
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Bread sticks
18%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.