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Fig bars vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fig bars and Doughnuts different?

  • Fig bars are richer in Fiber, and Copper, while Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Doughnuts covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 50% more than Fig bars.
  • Fig bars contain 3 times more Fiber than Doughnuts. Fig bars contain 4.6g of Fiber, while Doughnuts contain 1.7g.
  • Fig bars are lower in Saturated Fat.

Cookies, fig bars and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types were 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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +319.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +206.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.333mg

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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +155.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.377mg

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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.5%
Contains more FatsFats +241.5%
Contains more WaterWater +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.5%

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +184.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 348kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 3.7g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 7.3g 24.93g Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Net carbs 66.3g 45.36g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 47.06g Fig bars
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 40mg Fig bars
Potassium 207mg 134mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 2.53mg Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 4.6g 1.7g Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.09mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 62mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 350mg 477mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU 14IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 9µg 4µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.343mg 0.333mg Fig bars
Selenium 3.3µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.05mg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.06µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 35µg 92µg Doughnuts
Choline 14.6mg 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 1.123g 11.105g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 3.915g Doughnuts
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
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Doughnuts
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
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.21g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.