Fig bars vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between fig bars and muffin
- Fig bars have more iron, fiber, and copper; however, muffin has more vitamin K, choline, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for muffin is 28% higher.
- Muffin has 4 times less fiber than fig bars. Fig bars have 4.6g of fiber, while muffin has 1.1g.
- Fig bars are lower in saturated fat.
- Fig bars have a higher glycemic index than muffin.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, fig bars and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +170% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +575.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +533.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.3% |
~equal in
Other
~1.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.772g | 8.103g | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 39.2µg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.3mg | 20% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 92.5mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 1.1g | 14% |
| Fats | 7.3g | 16.07g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 146mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.147mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 8.2µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.123g | 2.844g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 1.63mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 70.9g | 53g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.003g | 4.822g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.343mg | 0.449mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.163mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.16µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.874mg | 1.418mg | 3% |
| Folate | 35µg | 48µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.7g | 4.49g | 2% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.364mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Calories | 348kcal | 375kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.168mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 21µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 336mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 66.3g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 46.36g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.113mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.224mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.14mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fig bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.721g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fig bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)