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Fig bars vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fig bars and Irish soda bread

  • Fig bars have more Fiber, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Irish soda bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Irish soda bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 23% more.
  • Fig bars contain 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Irish soda bread. Fig bars contain 2.772g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Irish soda bread contains 1.478g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe.

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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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +384.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.69mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.355mg

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 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +487.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +46%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.4%
Contains more WaterWater +82.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%

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
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.111g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 348kcal 290kcal Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 6.6g Irish soda bread
Fats 7.3g 5g Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 66.3g 53.4g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 56g Fig bars
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 207mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.9mg 2.69mg Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g Irish soda bread
Fiber 4.6g 2.6g Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.13mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.57mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 62mg 114mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 350mg 398mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 9µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.355mg Irish soda bread
Selenium 3.3µg 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.298mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.269mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 2.405mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.25mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.083mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.05µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 47µg Irish soda bread
Choline 14.6mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 1.999g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 1.478g Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.113mg 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.224mg 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.14mg 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.053mg 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.155mg 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.067mg 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Irish soda bread
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
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.