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Fig bars vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fig bars and Carrot cake

  • Fig bars have more Iron, and Copper, however, Carrot cake is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Carrot cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 26% more.
  • Fig bars contain 3 times more Copper than Carrot cake. Fig bars contain 0.147mg of Copper, while Carrot cake contains 0.05mg.
  • Fig bars contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.

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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.
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +194%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.4%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +351.5%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +194%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.4%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +351.5%

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.
Fig bars
Fig bars
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6
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +5748.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Folate +91.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.079
Fig bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 1% 40% 51% 36% 22% 18% 27% 12% 15%
Carrot cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +5748.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Folate +91.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.079

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Water +358.3%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Fig bars
4% 7% 71% 17%
Protein: 3.7 g
Fats: 7.3 g
Carbs: 70.9 g
Water: 16.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Carrot cake
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Water +358.3%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +43.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.5%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.5%

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 Carrot cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Carrot cake Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 79.2g Carrot cake
Protein 3.7g 5.1g Carrot cake
Fats 7.3g 9.8g Carrot cake
Carbs 70.9g 79.2g Carrot cake
Calories 348kcal 415kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 46.36g Carrot cake
Fiber 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 172mg Carrot cake
Iron 2.9mg 1.8mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 8mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 247mg Carrot cake
Potassium 207mg 169mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 567mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.2mg Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.05mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 3.3µg 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 33IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 97µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.2mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.265mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.17mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 2.205mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.294mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.079mg Carrot cake
Folate 35µg 67µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.04µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.113mg 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.224mg 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.14mg 0.142mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.053mg 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.155mg 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.067mg 0.109mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.123g 1.472g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 4.036g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 3.702g Carrot cake

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Carrot cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.349g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 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.
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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.