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

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Summary of differences between Fig bars and Cheese sandwich

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B3 in Cheese sandwich is higher than in Fig bars.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 46% more than Fig bars.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fig bars are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, fig bars and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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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Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Calcium +218.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Manganese +215.7%
Contains more Selenium +636.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Copper - 0.16
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Calcium +218.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Manganese +215.7%
Contains more Selenium +636.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Copper - 0.16

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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Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Vitamin A +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more Folate +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
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%
Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more Folate +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Water +415.6%
Contains more Protein +164.9%
Contains more Fats +242.5%
Contains more Other +137.5%
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
Cheese sandwich
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Water +415.6%
Contains more Protein +164.9%
Contains more Fats +242.5%
Contains more Other +137.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.7%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.7%

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 sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 55.1g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 7.3g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 70.9g 58.2g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 46.36g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 4.6g 3.1g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.9mg 2.62mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 62mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 207mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 350mg 839mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.147mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.343mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 3.3µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 33IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 35µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.113mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.224mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.14mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.053mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.155mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.067mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 4.129g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Cheese sandwich
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.006g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.