Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Fig bars vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between fig bars and shortcake?

  • Fig bars are richer in copper, yet shortcake is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Shortcake's daily need coverage for selenium is 25% higher.
  • Fig bars have 2 times more potassium than shortcake. Fig bars have 207mg of potassium, while shortcake has 106mg.
  • Fig bars contain less sodium.

We used Cookies, fig bars and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

Infographic

Fig bars vs Shortcake infographic
Infographic link

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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.3%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +415.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.33mg

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 0.67% 6% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.9%
Contains more FatsFats +94.5%
Contains more WaterWater +72.1%
Contains more OtherOther +75%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Shortcake DV% diff.
Selenium 3.3µg 17µg 25%
Fiber 4.6g 18%
Calcium 64mg 205mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.311mg 13%
Phosphorus 62mg 143mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.123g 3.772g 12%
Fats 7.3g 14.2g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.003g 6.045g 8%
Copper 0.147mg 0.076mg 8%
Carbs 70.9g 48.5g 7%
Sodium 350mg 506mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 3.632g 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Protein 3.7g 6.1g 5%
Folate 35µg 53µg 5%
Iron 2.9mg 2.54mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.272mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 2.573mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Potassium 207mg 106mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.248mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 18µg 1%
Manganese 0.343mg 0.33mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.07µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.48mg 1%
Calories 348kcal 346kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 66.3g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 46.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.113mg 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.238mg 0%
Leucine 0.224mg 0.449mg 0%
Lysine 0.14mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.302mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.273mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.14mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Shortcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.649g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.