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Fig bars vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fig bars and Pita

  • Fig bars have more Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, while Pita have more Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Fig bars covers your daily need of Iron 19% more than Pita.
  • Fig bars contain 7 times more Saturated Fat than Pita. While Fig bars contain 1.123g of Saturated Fat, Pita contains only 0.166g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, fig bars and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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
5
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5
Pita
Pita
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Pita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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
9
:
3
Pita
Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
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%
Pita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
2
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3
Pita
Pita
Contains more Fats +508.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Contains more Protein +145.9%
Contains more Water +94.5%
Contains more Other +18.8%
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
Pita
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +508.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Contains more Protein +145.9%
Contains more Water +94.5%
Contains more Other +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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1
Pita
Pita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2760%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Pita
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2760%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Pita Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 53.5g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 9.1g Pita
Fats 7.3g 1.2g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 55.7g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 275kcal Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g Pita
Fiber 4.6g 2.2g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 86mg Pita
Iron 2.9mg 1.4mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 97mg Pita
Potassium 207mg 120mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 536mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.147mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.343mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 3.3µg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.097mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.034mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 24µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.113mg 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.224mg 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.14mg 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.053mg 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.155mg 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.067mg 0.195mg Pita
Saturated Fat 1.123g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 0.105g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 0.535g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.