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

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Differences between Fig bars and Chocolate cake

  • Fig bars are higher in Iron, and Fiber, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Selenium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 22% higher.
  • Fig bars have 3 times more Fiber than Chocolate cake. While Fig bars have 4.6g of Fiber, Chocolate cake has only 1.6g.
  • Fig bars have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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
4
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6
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +260.6%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Sodium - 315
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Chocolate cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +260.6%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Sodium - 315

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
10
:
2
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
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%
Chocolate cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
1
:
4
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +106.8%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Other +12.5%
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
Chocolate cake
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +106.8%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Other +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
2
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1
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.761
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Chocolate cake
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.761

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 cake
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 cake Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 51.8g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 7.3g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 70.9g 53.4g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 46.36g Chocolate cake
Fiber 4.6g 1.6g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 60mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 1.61mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 62mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 207mg 140mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.147mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.343mg 0.28mg Fig bars
Selenium 3.3µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 33IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.141mg Fig bars
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.213mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 1.137mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.304mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.041mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 27µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.113mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.224mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.14mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.053mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.155mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.067mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 5.43g Fig bars
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 2.761g Fig bars

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Chocolate 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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.307g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.