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

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Summary of differences between Cheese sandwich and Fig bars

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B3 in Cheese sandwich is higher than in Fig bars.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 46% more than Fig bars.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 7 times more Selenium than Fig bars. While Cheese sandwich contains 24.3µg of Selenium, Fig bars contain only 3.3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fig bars are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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 +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +516.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +636.4%
Contains more IronIron +10.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.147mg

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 5% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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 CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 +164.9%
Contains more FatsFats +242.5%
Contains more OtherOther +137.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.8%
Contains more WaterWater +415.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 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 +244.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sandwich 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 sandwich Fig bars Opinion
Calories 497kcal 348kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 3.7g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 7.3g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.3mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 55.1g 66.3g Fig bars
Carbs 58.2g 70.9g Fig bars
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Fig bars
Magnesium 54mg 27mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 64mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 207mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 4.6g Fig bars
Copper 0.16mg 0.147mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.87mg 0.39mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 62mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 350mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 71IU 33IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 21µg 9µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Manganese 1.083mg 0.343mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 3.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.158mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.217mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.874mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.364mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.075mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.09µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Folate 64µg 35µg Cheese sandwich
Choline 14.6mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 4.129g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 3.003g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 2.772g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.046mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.113mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.132mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.224mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.14mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.053mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.145mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.155mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.067mg Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
18%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.006g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.