Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Baked Products
  4. Cheese crackers
  5. Compare
  6. Cheese crackers vs. Fig bars

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

Compare

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 are lower in saturated Fat.
  • Fig bars have a higher glycemic index than cheese crackers.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, cheese, regular and Cookies, fig bars.

Infographic

Cheese crackers vs Fig bars infographic
Infographic link

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% 9.4% 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% 2% 13% 0% 40% 50% 35% 22% 17% 11% 15% 26% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +372.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 489kcal 348kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 3.7g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 7.3g Cheese crackers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Net carbs 57.12g 66.3g Fig bars
Carbs 59.42g 70.9g Fig bars
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Fig bars
Calcium 136mg 64mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 207mg Fig bars
Iron 4.88mg 2.9mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g 46.36g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.3g 4.6g Fig bars
Copper 0.125mg 0.147mg Fig bars
Zinc 1.19mg 0.39mg Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 62mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 973mg 350mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 156IU 33IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 17µg 9µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg 0.65mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.562mg 0.343mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg 3.3µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.158mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.217mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 1.874mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.364mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.075mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.09µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg 5.8µg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg 35µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g Fig bars
Choline 8.7mg 14.6mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 5.288g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 3.003g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 2.772g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.046mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg 0.113mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.132mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.224mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.14mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg 0.053mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.145mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg 0.155mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.067mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
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

People also compare

Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers vs Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers vs Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers vs Melba toast
Melba toast
Fig bars
Fig bars vs Granola bars
Granola bars
Fig bars
Fig bars vs 100 grand bar
100 grand bar
Fig bars
Fig bars vs Candy bar
Candy bar

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
18%
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?
?
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.