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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.
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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.8%
~equal in Potassium ~187mg
~equal in Copper ~0.159mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +332.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.2%

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
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 ProteinProtein +17.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%
Contains more FatsFats +143.2%
Contains more WaterWater +35.6%

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +140.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 348kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.7g 3.16g Fig bars
Fats 7.3g 17.75g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fig bars
Net carbs 66.3g 53.86g Fig bars
Carbs 70.9g 55.36g Fig bars
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Fig bars
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Fig bars
Calcium 64mg 32mg Fig bars
Potassium 207mg 187mg Fig bars
Iron 2.9mg 2.03mg Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g 39.22g Yellow cake
Fiber 4.6g 1.5g Fig bars
Copper 0.147mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 62mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 350mg 310mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 33IU 26IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 9µg 7µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.343mg 0.222mg Fig bars
Selenium 3.3µg 5.9µg Yellow cake
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
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 35µg 22µg Fig bars
Trans Fat 1.313g Fig bars
Choline 14.6mg 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 1.123g 5.793g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 3.003g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 4.728g 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
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 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 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
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.