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Fig bars vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fig bars and chocolate brownie

  • Fig bars have more iron and vitamin B3; however, chocolate brownie has more copper, vitamin A, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate brownie is 31% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie has 2 times less vitamin B3 than fig bars. Fig bars have 1.874mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate brownie has 0.982mg.
  • Fig bars are lower in saturated fat.
  • Fig bars have a higher glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, fig bars and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +57.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +248.5%
~equal in Sodium ~343mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.328mg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.2%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.6%
Contains more FatsFats +298.6%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +260.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.5%

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 Chocolate brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 9.412g 44%
Fats 7.3g 29.1g 34%
Saturated fat 1.123g 7.319g 28%
Copper 0.147mg 0.388mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 3.003g 10.839g 20%
Vitamin A 9µg 176µg 19%
Fiber 4.6g 18%
Selenium 3.3µg 11.5µg 15%
Iron 2.9mg 1.84mg 13%
Manganese 0.343mg 0.587mg 11%
Phosphorus 62mg 132mg 10%
Carbs 70.9g 50.2g 7%
Calories 348kcal 466kcal 6%
Magnesium 27mg 53mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 0.982mg 6%
Protein 3.7g 6.2g 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.97mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg 3%
Folate 35µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.328mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.094mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.141mg 1%
Potassium 207mg 176mg 1%
Calcium 64mg 57mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 66.3g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 46.36g N/A
Sodium 350mg 343mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.113mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.224mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.14mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.196g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.