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Fig bars vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fig bars and shortbread

  • Fig bars have more fiber, copper, and calcium; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin E, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 35% more.
  • Fig bars contain 5 times more calcium than shortbread. Fig bars contain 64mg of calcium, while shortbread contains 13mg.
  • Fig bars contain less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +392.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~66mg
~equal in Sodium ~353mg

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +89.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.071mg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +358.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.1%
Contains more FatsFats +259.2%
~equal in Carbs ~63.78g

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 8.326g 37%
Saturated fat 1.123g 8.105g 32%
Fats 7.3g 26.22g 29%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.353mg 16%
Fiber 4.6g 1.3g 13%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 2.44mg 12%
Folate 35µg 81µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.003g 6.708g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 3.275mg 9%
Calories 348kcal 514kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.314mg 7%
Copper 0.147mg 0.09mg 6%
Calcium 64mg 13mg 5%
Selenium 3.3µg 6.2µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 11µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 207mg 88mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 14mg 3%
Protein 3.7g 5.37g 3%
Manganese 0.343mg 0.393mg 2%
Carbs 70.9g 63.78g 2%
Choline 14.6mg 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Phosphorus 62mg 66mg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg 1%
Iron 2.9mg 2.98mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.321mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 66.3g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 46.36g 21.65g N/A
Sodium 350mg 353mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.071mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.113mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.224mg 0%
Lysine 0.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.982g)
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.
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.