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Croissant vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Croissant and Fig bars different?

  • Croissant is higher in Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B5, however, Fig bars are richer in Iron, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Croissant is 53% higher.

Croissants, butter 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
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 ZincZinc +92.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +587.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.4%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.343mg

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 0.67% 45% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
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 +2154.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.217mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 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 +121.6%
Contains more FatsFats +187.7%
Contains more WaterWater +40.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 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 +84%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Fig bars Opinion
Calories 406kcal 348kcal Croissant
Protein 8.2g 3.7g Croissant
Fats 21g 7.3g Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Net carbs 43.2g 66.3g Fig bars
Carbs 45.8g 70.9g Fig bars
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Fig bars
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Fig bars
Calcium 37mg 64mg Fig bars
Potassium 118mg 207mg Fig bars
Iron 2.03mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Sugar 11.26g 46.36g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 4.6g Fig bars
Copper 0.08mg 0.147mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.75mg 0.39mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 62mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 350mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 744IU 33IU Croissant
Vitamin A 206µg 9µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.65mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.343mg Fig bars
Selenium 22.7µg 3.3µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.158mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.217mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.874mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.364mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.075mg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.8µg Fig bars
Folate 88µg 35µg Croissant
Choline 38.8mg 14.6mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 3.003g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.772g Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.046mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.113mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.132mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.224mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.14mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.053mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.145mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.155mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.067mg Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant 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
33%
Croissant
18%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.536g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.