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Fig bars vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fig bars and potato bread

  • Fig bars are higher in vitamin B2 and iron; however, potato bread is richer in phosphorus, folate, potassium, calcium, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 44% higher.
  • Fig bars have 2 times more vitamin B2 than potato bread. While fig bars have 0.217mg of vitamin B2, potato bread has only 0.106mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more IronIron +28.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +246.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +269.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +495.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Sodium ~375mg

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% 3% 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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more CholineCholine +26%

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +133.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +237.8%
Contains more WaterWater +103.3%
Contains more OtherOther +134.4%

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 Potato bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Potato bread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 62mg 369mg 44%
Folate 35µg 126µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 0g 18%
Protein 3.7g 12.5g 18%
Potassium 207mg 718mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.232mg 12%
Calcium 64mg 188mg 12%
Selenium 3.3µg 9.5µg 11%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.44mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.817mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.106mg 9%
Carbs 70.9g 47.07g 8%
Iron 2.9mg 2.25mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.003g 0g 8%
Fiber 4.6g 6.3g 7%
Copper 0.147mg 0.094mg 6%
Fats 7.3g 3.13g 6%
Saturated fat 1.123g 0g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 1.25mg 4%
Calories 348kcal 266kcal 4%
Manganese 0.343mg 0.253mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.188mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.15µg 3%
Vitamin A 9µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.47mg 1%
Sodium 350mg 375mg 1%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 6.8µg 1%
Choline 14.6mg 18.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 66.3g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 27mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 46.36g 9.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.113mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.224mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.14mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Potato 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
19%
Fig bars
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.