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Cheese crackers vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheese crackers and fig bars

  • Fig bars contain less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin E than cheese crackers.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cheese crackers is 34% higher.
  • Fig bars have 5 times less saturated fat than cheese crackers. Cheese crackers have 5.288g of saturated fat, while fig bars have 1.123g.
  • Fig bars have a higher glycemic index than cheese crackers.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, cheese, regular 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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
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 CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +309.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
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% 3% 13% 0% 40% 50% 35% 22% 17% 11% 15% 26% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +236.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +62.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +334.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 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 +195.4%
Contains more FatsFats +211.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.3%
Contains more WaterWater +364.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 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 +91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +264%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Fig bars DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 2.772g 49%
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.158mg 34%
Folate 152µg 35µg 29%
Sodium 973mg 350mg 27%
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 1.874mg 26%
Iron 4.88mg 2.9mg 25%
Fats 22.74g 7.3g 24%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Phosphorus 200mg 62mg 20%
Saturated fat 5.288g 1.123g 19%
Selenium 13.5µg 3.3µg 19%
Protein 10.93g 3.7g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.09µg 10%
Manganese 0.562mg 0.343mg 10%
Vitamin E 2.19mg 0.65mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.217mg 9%
Fiber 2.3g 4.6g 9%
Calories 489kcal 348kcal 7%
Zinc 1.19mg 0.39mg 7%
Calcium 136mg 64mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.744g 3.003g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.075mg 7%
Carbs 59.42g 70.9g 4%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 5.8µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.364mg 2%
Copper 0.125mg 0.147mg 2%
Potassium 156mg 207mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 9µg 1%
Choline 8.7mg 14.6mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 57.12g 66.3g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 25mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 4.53g 46.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0.113mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.744mg 0.224mg 0%
Lysine 0.418mg 0.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.194mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.245mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers 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
49%
Cheese crackers
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.165g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers 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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.