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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 cover 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% 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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.123g 7.105g 27%
Phosphorus 62mg 233mg 24%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Fats 7.3g 21.79g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 5.495g 18%
Iron 2.9mg 1.64mg 16%
Magnesium 27mg 83mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.08mg 11%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.61mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.003g 6.935g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.203mg 10%
Folate 35µg 69µg 9%
Manganese 0.343mg 0.56mg 9%
Fiber 4.6g 6.7g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 7%
Calories 348kcal 476kcal 6%
Protein 3.7g 6.41g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.216mg 5%
Copper 0.147mg 0.113mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 64mg 100mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 29.9mg 3%
Selenium 3.3µg 4.8µg 3%
Carbs 70.9g 63.49g 2%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 8.6µg 2%
Sodium 350mg 324mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg 1%
Potassium 207mg 231mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 66.3g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 46.36g 1.5g N/A
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.69mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 1.867mg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.113mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.224mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.14mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

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
19%
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.