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Fig bars vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fig bars and Crackers different?

  • Crackers have more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron than Fig bars.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Crackers is 53% higher.
  • Fig bars have less Sodium.

Cookies, fig bars and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular are the varieties used in this article.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +39%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103%

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% 2% 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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1094.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.9%
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +425.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.5%
Contains more FatsFats +262.1%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +118.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Crackers Opinion
Calories 348kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 3.7g 6.64g Crackers
Fats 7.3g 26.43g Crackers
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Net carbs 66.3g 59g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 61.3g Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 207mg 118mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 46.36g 8.18g Crackers
Fiber 4.6g 2.3g Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.104mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg Crackers
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 62mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 350mg 726mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.343mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 3.3µg 6.7µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.063mg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 35µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Fig bars
Choline 14.6mg 9.6mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 5.562g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.084mg Crackers
Threonine 0.113mg 0.193mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.246mg Crackers
Leucine 0.224mg 0.471mg Crackers
Lysine 0.14mg 0.103mg Fig bars
Methionine 0.053mg 0.112mg Crackers
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.155mg 0.294mg Crackers
Histidine 0.067mg 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars 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
18%
Fig bars
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.439g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fig bars
Fig bars is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.