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Fig bars vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fig bars and candy bar?

  • Fig bars are higher in iron, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11763% more.
  • Fig bars have 3 times more iron than candy bar. While fig bars have 2.9mg of iron, candy bar has only 0.97mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fig bars is lower.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is lower.

We used Cookies, fig bars and Candies, peanut bar types 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 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +307.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +426.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +910.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +396.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +262.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.4%

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% 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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203900%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.6%
Contains more WaterWater +931.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +318.9%
Contains more FatsFats +361.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +456.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +284.2%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 153mg 11763%
Copper 0.147mg 0.774mg 70%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 10.65g 53%
Fats 7.3g 33.7g 41%
Manganese 0.343mg 1.243mg 39%
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 7.922mg 38%
Phosphorus 62mg 308mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 3.003g 16.721g 34%
Zinc 0.39mg 3.94mg 32%
Iron 2.9mg 0.97mg 24%
Protein 3.7g 15.5g 24%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4.1mg 23%
Magnesium 27mg 110mg 20%
Saturated fat 1.123g 4.678g 16%
Folate 35µg 75µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.83mg 9%
Calories 348kcal 522kcal 9%
Sodium 350mg 156mg 8%
Carbs 70.9g 47.4g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.14mg 6%
Potassium 207mg 407mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Selenium 3.3µg 4.7µg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 29.4mg 3%
Fiber 4.6g 4.1g 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 64mg 78mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 66.3g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 46.36g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.113mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.224mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.14mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.555g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.