Fig bars vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fig bars and English muffin different?
- Fig bars are higher in Iron, Fiber, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, English muffin is richer in Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Fig bars is 25% higher.
- Fig bars contain 10 times more Monounsaturated Fat than English muffin. While Fig bars contain 3.003g of Monounsaturated Fat, English muffin contains only 0.302g.
- English muffin has less Saturated Fat.
Cookies, fig bars and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.5% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.7 g
Fats:
7.3 g
Carbs:
70.9 g
Water:
16.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +305.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +155.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.772 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +894.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +212.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 348kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 3.7g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 7.3g | 1.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 66.3g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 70.9g | 46g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 207mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 46.36g |
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| Fiber | 4.6g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.147mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 62mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 350mg | 464mg |
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| Vitamin A | 33IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg |
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| Manganese | 0.343mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.874mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.364mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.8µg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 37µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.123g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.003g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.772g | 0.888g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.113mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.224mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.14mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0.17mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.864g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.