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Fig bars vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fig bars and cheese crackers

  • Fig bars contain less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin E than cheese crackers.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cheese crackers is 34% higher.
  • Fig bars are lower in sodium.
  • Fig bars have a higher glycemic index than cheese crackers.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, fig bars and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +309.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +236.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +62.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +334.3%
~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
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.3%
Contains more WaterWater +364.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.4%
Contains more FatsFats +211.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110%

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
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +264%

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 Cheese crackers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 10.09g 49%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.562mg 34%
Folate 35µg 152µg 29%
Sodium 350mg 973mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 6.113mg 26%
Iron 2.9mg 4.88mg 25%
Fats 7.3g 22.74g 24%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Phosphorus 62mg 200mg 20%
Saturated fat 1.123g 5.288g 19%
Selenium 3.3µg 13.5µg 19%
Protein 3.7g 10.93g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.34µg 10%
Manganese 0.343mg 0.562mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 2.19mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.338mg 9%
Fiber 4.6g 2.3g 9%
Calories 348kcal 489kcal 7%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.19mg 7%
Calcium 64mg 136mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.003g 5.744g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.17mg 7%
Carbs 70.9g 59.42g 4%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 9.4µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.472mg 2%
Copper 0.147mg 0.125mg 2%
Potassium 207mg 156mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 17µg 1%
Choline 14.6mg 8.7mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 66.3g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Magnesium 27mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 46.36g 4.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.113mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.224mg 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.14mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Cheese crackers
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
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.165g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.