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Fig bars vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fig bars and Saltine cracker?

  • Fig bars are higher in Fiber, yet Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 60% more.
  • Fig bars have 2 times more Fiber than Saltine cracker. While Fig bars have 4.6g of Fiber, Saltine cracker has only 2.7g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fig bars are lower.

We used Cookies, fig bars and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more IronIron +166.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +141%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +548.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Copper ~0.145mg

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 0% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.39mg

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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +356.3%
Contains more WaterWater +385.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2014.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +304.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 348kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 3.7g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 7.3g 1.6g Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Net carbs 66.3g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 70.9g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 22mg Fig bars
Potassium 207mg 115mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 46.36g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 4.6g 2.7g Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.145mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 62mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 350mg 849mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.12mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 3.3µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 4.9µg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 14.6mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 1.123g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 0.142g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 0.685g Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.113mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.224mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.14mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.053mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.155mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.067mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.879g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Fig bars
Fig bars is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.