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Fig bars vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fig bars and Bread sticks

  • Fig bars are richer in Fiber, while Bread sticks are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily Selenium needs 62% more than Fig bars.
  • Fig bars have 2 times more Fiber than Bread sticks. Fig bars have 4.6g of Fiber, while Bread sticks have 3g.
  • Fig bars are lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Bread sticks, plain.

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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 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1036.4%

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% 2% 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 0% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +362.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.073mg
~equal in Choline ~14.6mg

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
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more WaterWater +170.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +224.3%
Contains more FatsFats +30.1%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
~equal in Carbs ~68.4g

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
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.9%

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 Bread sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Bread sticks Opinion
Calories 348kcal 412kcal Bread sticks
Protein 3.7g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 7.3g 9.5g Bread sticks
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Net carbs 66.3g 65.4g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 68.4g Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Bread sticks
Calcium 64mg 22mg Fig bars
Potassium 207mg 124mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Sugar 46.36g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 4.6g 3g Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.39mg 0.88mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 62mg 121mg Bread sticks
Sodium 350mg 713mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.01mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.343mg 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 3.3µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.073mg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 2.2µg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 162µg Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg 14.6mg
Saturated Fat 1.123g 1.41g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 3.568g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 3.628g Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.113mg 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.224mg 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.14mg 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.053mg 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.155mg 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.067mg 0.258mg Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Bread sticks
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
18%
Fig bars
44%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fig bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172721/nutrients
  2. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.