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Fig bars vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fig bars and Pastry?

  • Fig bars are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, yet Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fig bars are lower.

We used Cookies, fig bars and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types in this article.

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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
6
:
4
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +239.3%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Manganese +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +239.3%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Manganese +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60

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
7
:
5
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +177.6%
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%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +177.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
3
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Carbs +57.2%
Contains more Water +94.1%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +97.3%
Contains more Fats +421.9%
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
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +57.2%
Contains more Water +94.1%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +97.3%
Contains more Fats +421.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.6%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 43.6g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 7.3g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 70.9g 45.1g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 46.36g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 4.6g 1.5g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 10mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 2.56mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 60mg Fig bars
Potassium 207mg 61mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.39mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.147mg 0.114mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 3.3µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 33IU 1IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.54mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.021mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.113mg 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.224mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.14mg 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.053mg 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.155mg 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.067mg 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 1.123g 9.643g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.