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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 for 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% 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% 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 13.137g 69%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 69.3µg 53%
Fats 7.3g 26.43g 29%
Phosphorus 62mg 248mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.416mg 22%
Saturated fat 1.123g 5.562g 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.456mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 3.03mg 16%
Sodium 350mg 726mg 16%
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 4.352mg 15%
Iron 2.9mg 4.03mg 14%
Folate 35µg 92µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 3.003g 6.553g 9%
Fiber 4.6g 2.3g 9%
Calories 348kcal 510kcal 8%
Manganese 0.343mg 0.491mg 6%
Selenium 3.3µg 6.7µg 6%
Calcium 64mg 120mg 6%
Protein 3.7g 6.64g 6%
Copper 0.147mg 0.104mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 207mg 118mg 3%
Carbs 70.9g 61.3g 3%
Magnesium 27mg 18mg 2%
Choline 14.6mg 9.6mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.417mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 66.3g 59g N/A
Sugar 46.36g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.113mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.224mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.14mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

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
19%
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.