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Fig bars vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fig bars and French bread

  • French bread is richer than Fig bars in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • French bread covers your daily Selenium needs 48% more than Fig bars.
  • Fig bars are lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough).

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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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7
French bread
French bread
Contains more Calcium +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Iron +33.4%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Manganese +67.1%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Copper - 0.15
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
French bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 146% 23% 54% 13% 94% 29% 50% 75% 162%
Contains more Calcium +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Iron +33.4%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Manganese +67.1%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Copper - 0.15

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
5
:
6
French bread
French bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%
Contains more Folate +300%
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%
French bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 1% 107% 86% 101% 37% 23% 105% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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3
French bread
French bread
Contains more Fats +241.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Protein +251.4%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Other +45%
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
French bread
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more Fats +241.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Protein +251.4%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Other +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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1
French bread
French bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +678%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
French bread
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +678%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars French bread Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 58.83g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 13g French bread
Fats 7.3g 2.14g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 61.93g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 319kcal Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g 3.59g French bread
Fiber 4.6g 3.1g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 47mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 3.87mg French bread
Magnesium 27mg 31mg French bread
Phosphorus 62mg 126mg French bread
Potassium 207mg 140mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 720mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 1.05mg French bread
Copper 0.147mg 0.15mg French bread
Manganese 0.343mg 0.573mg French bread
Selenium 3.3µg 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.19mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.427mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.37mg French bread
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 5.38mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.616mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.096mg French bread
Folate 35µg 140µg French bread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.5µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.113mg 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.224mg 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.14mg 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 0.053mg 0.168mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.155mg 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.067mg 0.234mg French bread
Saturated Fat 1.123g 0.502g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 0.386g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 0.83g Fig bars
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars French bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.621g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.