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Fig bars vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fig bars and apple pie

  • The amount of iron, fiber, copper, folate, manganese, phosphorus, and calcium in fig bars is higher than in apple pie.
  • Fig bars cover your daily need for iron, 21% more than apple pie.
  • Fig bars contain 9 times more folate than apple pie. While fig bars contain 35µg of folate, apple pie contains only 4µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fig bars is lower.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of fig bars is 70.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, fig bars and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 19% 19% 18% 109% 49% 11% 27% 46% 45% 18%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +481.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.5%
Contains more IronIron +139.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +219.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%

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 1% 3% 13% 0% 40% 50% 35% 22% 17% 11% 15% 26% 8%
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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +775%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 71% 17%
Protein: 3.7 g
Fats: 7.3 g
Carbs: 70.9 g
Water: 16.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.5%
Contains more OtherOther +77.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50.7%
Contains more WaterWater +216.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.772 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fig bars Apple pie
Rich in minerals 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Apple pie DV% diff.
Iron 2.9mg 1.21mg 21%
Saturated fat 1.123g 3.797g 12%
Carbs 70.9g 34g 12%
Fiber 4.6g 1.6g 12%
Copper 0.147mg 0.046mg 11%
Folate 35µg 4µg 8%
Manganese 0.343mg 0.182mg 7%
Selenium 3.3µg 6%
Calories 348kcal 237kcal 6%
Fats 7.3g 11g 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Calcium 64mg 11mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.119mg 5%
Phosphorus 62mg 24mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 1.123mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.158mg 5%
Protein 3.7g 1.9g 4%
Potassium 207mg 65mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Sodium 350mg 266mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 2.198g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.003g 4.388g 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.038mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.01µg 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3.2mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.134mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 29µg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.16mg 2%
Net carbs 66.3g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 46.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.113mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.224mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.14mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Apple pie
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
19%
Fig bars
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.674g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fig bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172721/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.