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Fruitcake vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruitcake and fig bars

  • Fig bars are richer than fruitcake in copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Fig bars cover your daily sodium needs 11% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake is lower in sodium.
  • Fig bars have a higher glycemic index (70) than fruitcake (53).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Cookies, fig bars.

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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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +40.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +194%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +286.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +64%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 7% 71% 17%
Protein: 3.7 g
Fats: 7.3 g
Carbs: 70.9 g
Water: 16.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +24.7%
Contains more WaterWater +53.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +45.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.772 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.123g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Fig bars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Fig bars DV% diff.
Copper 0.05mg 0.147mg 11%
Sodium 101mg 350mg 11%
Iron 2.07mg 2.9mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.158mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.217mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.874mg 7%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.343mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5.8µg 4%
Folate 20µg 35µg 4%
Fiber 3.7g 4.6g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 2.772g 4%
Calcium 33mg 64mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 27mg 3%
Carbs 61.6g 70.9g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.09µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 3.003g 3%
Fats 9.1g 7.3g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.364mg 3%
Potassium 153mg 207mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.075mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.65mg 2%
Selenium 2µg 3.3µg 2%
Protein 2.9g 3.7g 2%
Choline 8.9mg 14.6mg 1%
Calories 324kcal 348kcal 1%
Phosphorus 52mg 62mg 1%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 57.9g 66.3g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 46.36g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 9µg 0%
Saturated fat 1.048g 1.123g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.113mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.224mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.067mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Fig bars
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
9%
Fruitcake
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/nutrients
  2. Fig bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172721/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.