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Coffeecake vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coffeecake and fig bars

  • Coffeecake has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, while fig bars have more iron, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 28% more than fig bars.
  • Coffeecake contains 10 times more vitamin A than fig bars. While coffeecake contains 86µg of vitamin A, fig bars contain only 9µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fig bars is lower.
  • Coffeecake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coffeecake is 50, while the glycemic index of fig bars is 70.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Coffeecake, cheese 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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +303%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more IronIron +353.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.4%
~equal in Calcium ~64mg
~equal in Sodium ~350mg

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 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% 3% 13% 0% 40% 50% 35% 22% 17% 11% 15% 26% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +277.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.364mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 +89.2%
Contains more FatsFats +108.2%
Contains more WaterWater +95.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60%
Contains more OtherOther +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 +137.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Fig bars DV% diff.
Iron 0.64mg 2.9mg 28%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Saturated fat 5.391g 1.123g 19%
Selenium 13.3µg 3.3µg 18%
Fiber 1g 4.6g 14%
Fats 15.2g 7.3g 12%
Copper 0.052mg 0.147mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.129g 3.003g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.09µg 10%
Carbs 44.3g 70.9g 9%
Vitamin A 86µg 9µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 2.772g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.217mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 1.874mg 7%
Protein 7g 3.7g 7%
Manganese 0.172mg 0.343mg 7%
Phosphorus 101mg 62mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.158mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Potassium 289mg 207mg 2%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.39mg 2%
Folate 39µg 35µg 1%
Calcium 59mg 64mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.364mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.075mg 1%
Calories 339kcal 348kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 66.3g N/A
Sugar 46.36g N/A
Sodium 339mg 350mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0.113mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.224mg 0%
Lysine 0.401mg 0.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.144mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.361mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0.067mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.268g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.

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