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Fig bars vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fig bars and Graham cracker

  • The amount of Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E in Graham cracker is higher than in Fig bars.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need of Manganese 29% more than Fig bars.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, fig bars and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +30.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.9%

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +146.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +386.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.8%
Contains more FatsFats +45.2%
~equal in Carbs ~77.66g
~equal in Other ~1.66g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 348kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 3.7g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 7.3g 10.6g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Net carbs 66.3g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 70.9g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 27mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 64mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 207mg 170mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 46.36g 24.85g Graham cracker
Fiber 4.6g 3.4g Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.39mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 62mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 350mg 459mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU 2IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.343mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 3.3µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 35µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Fig bars
Choline 14.6mg 5.9mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 1.633g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 2.509g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 5.388g Graham cracker
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
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Graham cracker
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%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.51g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 ($)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.