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Gingersnaps vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gingersnaps and Fig bars

  • Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Fig bars are richer in Fiber.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Manganese is 53% more.
  • Gingersnaps contain 2 times more Folate than Fig bars. Gingersnaps contain 87µg of Folate, while Fig bars contain 35µg.
  • Fig bars contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, gingersnaps 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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
9
:
1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Calcium +20.3%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +353.4%
Contains more Selenium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Contains more Calcium +20.3%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +353.4%
Contains more Selenium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%

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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
7
:
4
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin E +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +132%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.364
Gingersnaps
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +132%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.364

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
4
:
1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +211.3%
Equal in Carbs - 70.9
Gingersnaps
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
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
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +211.3%
Equal in Carbs - 70.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
1
:
2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingersnaps Fig bars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Gingersnaps Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 66.3g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 3.7g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 7.3g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 70.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 348kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 46.36g Gingersnaps
Fiber 2.2g 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 77mg 64mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 2.9mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 27mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 62mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 207mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 350mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.55mg 0.39mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.147mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.343mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 3.3µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 2IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.65mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.158mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.217mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 1.874mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.364mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.075mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 35µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.046mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg 0.113mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.132mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg 0.224mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg 0.14mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg 0.053mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.145mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg 0.067mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 3.003g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 2.772g Fig bars

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Gingersnaps Fig bars
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
26%
Gingersnaps
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.328g)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.