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Fig bars vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fig bars and Taco shells

  • Fig bars are richer in Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Taco shells covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 30% more than Fig bars.
  • Fig bars have 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Fig bars have 0.217mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells have 0.08mg.
  • Fig bars are lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Taco shells, baked.

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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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more IronIron +76.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.5%
~equal in Sodium ~324mg

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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +48.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.867mg

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% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more WaterWater +157.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.2%
Contains more FatsFats +198.5%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%

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
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Taco shells Opinion
Calories 348kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 3.7g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 7.3g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Net carbs 66.3g 56.79g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 63.49g Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 64mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 207mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 2.9mg 1.64mg Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 4.6g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.147mg 0.113mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.39mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 62mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 350mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 33IU 17IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.343mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 3.3µg 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.08mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 1.867mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 35µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Fig bars
Choline 14.6mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 1.123g 7.105g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.04mg Fig bars
Threonine 0.113mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.224mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.14mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.053mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.155mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.067mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Taco shells
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
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.982g)
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 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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.