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Figs vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and fig bars different?

  • Fig bars have more iron, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, and fiber than figs.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fig bars is 32% higher.
  • Figs have less sodium.

Figs, raw and Cookies, fig bars are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.9%
Contains more IronIron +683.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +342.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +168%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1550%

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.
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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 CVitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +368.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +483.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +210.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 WaterWater +379.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +393.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2333.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.7%
Contains more OtherOther +142.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4450%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1825%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Fig bars DV% diff.
Iron 0.37mg 2.9mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 2.772g 18%
Carbs 19.18g 70.9g 17%
Sodium 1mg 350mg 15%
Calories 74kcal 348kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.217mg 13%
Fats 0.3g 7.3g 11%
Copper 0.07mg 0.147mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.874mg 9%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.343mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.158mg 8%
Fiber 2.9g 4.6g 7%
Folate 6µg 35µg 7%
Phosphorus 14mg 62mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 3.003g 7%
Selenium 0.2µg 3.3µg 6%
Protein 0.75g 3.7g 6%
Saturated fat 0.06g 1.123g 5%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Calcium 35mg 64mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.075mg 3%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.39mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.3mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 27mg 2%
Choline 4.7mg 14.6mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 5.8µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.364mg 1%
Potassium 232mg 207mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 66.3g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 46.36g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.113mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.224mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
8%
Figs
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Fig bars
Fig bars is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.