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

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Significant differences between Fig bars and Yellow cake

  • Fig bars are richer in Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Phosphorus.
  • Yellow cake covers your daily Vitamin E needs 26% more than Fig bars.
  • Fig bars are lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fig bars and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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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Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Selenium +78.8%
Equal in Potassium - 187
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Copper - 0.159
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Yellow cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Selenium +78.8%
Equal in Potassium - 187
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Copper - 0.159

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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Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Vitamin A +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +332.8%
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%
Yellow cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +332.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +143.2%
Contains more Water +35.6%
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
Yellow cake
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +143.2%
Contains more Water +35.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fig bars
Fig bars
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Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.6%
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Yellow cake
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 66.3g 53.86g Fig bars
Protein 3.7g 3.16g Fig bars
Fats 7.3g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 70.9g 55.36g Fig bars
Calories 348kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 46.36g 39.22g Yellow cake
Fiber 4.6g 1.5g Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 32mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 2.03mg Fig bars
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 62mg 138mg Yellow cake
Potassium 207mg 187mg Fig bars
Sodium 350mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Copper 0.147mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.343mg 0.222mg Fig bars
Selenium 3.3µg 5.9µg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 33IU 26IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 7µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.043mg Fig bars
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.093mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 0.8mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 0.165mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0mg Fig bars
Folate 35µg 22µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.046mg Fig bars
Threonine 0.113mg Fig bars
Isoleucine 0.132mg Fig bars
Leucine 0.224mg Fig bars
Lysine 0.14mg Fig bars
Methionine 0.053mg Fig bars
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Fig bars
Valine 0.155mg Fig bars
Histidine 0.067mg Fig bars
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Fig bars
Trans Fat 1.313g Fig bars
Saturated Fat 1.123g 5.793g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.67g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.