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Fig bars vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fig bars and Gingersnaps

  • Fig bars have more Fiber, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Manganese is 53% more.
  • Fig bars contain 2 times more Fiber than Gingersnaps. Fig bars contain 4.6g of Fiber, while Gingersnaps contain 2.2g.
  • Fig bars contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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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9
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Calcium +20.3%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +353.4%
Contains more Selenium +54.5%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Calcium +20.3%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +353.4%
Contains more Selenium +54.5%

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.
Fig bars
Fig bars
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7
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin A +1550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +132%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +148.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
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%
Gingersnaps
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +132%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +148.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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4
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Water +211.3%
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Carbs - 76.9
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
Gingersnaps
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Water +211.3%
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Carbs - 76.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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1
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.7%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 3.7g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 7.3g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Carbs 70.9g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 348kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 46.36g 19.92g Gingersnaps
Fiber 4.6g 2.2g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 2.9mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 27mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 62mg 83mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 207mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 350mg 501mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.147mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.343mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 3.3µg 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 33IU 2IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 35µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 2.5µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.113mg 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.224mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.14mg 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.053mg 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.155mg 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.067mg 0.114mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 1.123g 2.451g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 1.372g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Gingersnaps
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
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.328g)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.