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Fig bars vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fig bars and Dough different?

  • Fig bars are higher in Fiber, however, Dough is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Dough is 46% higher.
  • Fig bars contain 2 times more Fiber than Dough. While Fig bars contain 4.6g of Fiber, Dough contains only 2.2g.
  • Fig bars have less Sodium.

Cookies, fig bars and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Dough
Dough
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +766.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.152
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +766.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.152

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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6
Dough
Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.7%
Contains more Folate +251.4%
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%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.7%
Contains more Folate +251.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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3
Dough
Dough
Contains more Fats +201.7%
Contains more Carbs +36.7%
Contains more Protein +190.5%
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Other +21.9%
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
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +201.7%
Contains more Carbs +36.7%
Contains more Protein +190.5%
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Other +21.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Dough
Dough
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +729.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +729.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Dough Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 49.68g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 10.75g Dough
Fats 7.3g 2.42g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 51.88g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 272kcal Fig bars
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 46.36g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 4.6g 2.2g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 52mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 62mg 105mg Dough
Potassium 207mg 117mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 602mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.147mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.343mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 3.3µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 33IU 1IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.21mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 35µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.7µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg Fig bars
Threonine 0.113mg Fig bars
Isoleucine 0.132mg Fig bars
Leucine 0.224mg Fig bars
Lysine 0.14mg Fig bars
Methionine 0.053mg Fig bars
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Fig bars
Valine 0.155mg Fig bars
Histidine 0.067mg Fig bars
Trans Fat 0.005g Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 0.362g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 0.855g Fig bars
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Dough
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.