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Fig bars vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fig bars and White cake

  • Fig bars have more Iron, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, White cake is richer in Selenium.
  • Fig bars' daily need coverage for Iron is 22% more.
  • Fig bars contain 5 times more Vitamin E than White cake. Fig bars contain 0.65mg of Vitamin E , while White cake contains 0.12mg.
  • Fig bars contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.

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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.
Fig bars
Fig bars
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White cake
White cake
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +109.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +119.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.8%
Contains more Calcium +40.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Contains more Selenium +224.2%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
White cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +109.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +119.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.8%
Contains more Calcium +40.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Contains more Selenium +224.2%

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.
Fig bars
Fig bars
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2
White cake
White cake
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.6%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Fig bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 1% 40% 51% 36% 22% 18% 27% 12% 15%
White cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.6%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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White cake
White cake
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Fats +41.1%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Fig bars
4% 7% 71% 17%
Protein: 3.7 g
Fats: 7.3 g
Carbs: 70.9 g
Water: 16.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
White cake
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Fats +41.1%
Contains more Water +25.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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White cake
White cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.9%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
White cake
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.9%

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 White cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars White cake Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 62.2g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 4.4g White cake
Fats 7.3g 10.3g White cake
Carbs 70.9g 63.2g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 356kcal White cake
Sugar 46.36g 57.39g Fig bars
Fiber 4.6g 1g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 90mg White cake
Iron 2.9mg 1.16mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 70mg White cake
Potassium 207mg 99mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.33mg Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.067mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.343mg 0.277mg Fig bars
Selenium 3.3µg 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin A 33IU 42IU White cake
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.12mg Fig bars
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.128mg Fig bars
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.189mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 1.063mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.167mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.029mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 31µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.06µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 4.1µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.054mg White cake
Threonine 0.113mg 0.157mg White cake
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.199mg White cake
Leucine 0.224mg 0.338mg White cake
Lysine 0.14mg 0.204mg White cake
Methionine 0.053mg 0.107mg White cake
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.228mg White cake
Valine 0.155mg 0.229mg White cake
Histidine 0.067mg 0.099mg White cake
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 3.897g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 3.692g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 2.162g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fig bars White cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.774g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.