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Irish soda bread vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between irish soda bread and fig bars

  • Irish soda bread has more selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, fig bars are richer in fiber, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Irish soda bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 23% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe 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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
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 more CalciumCalcium +26.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +384.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.343mg

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 2.7% 16% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
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 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.075mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 ProteinProtein +78.4%
Contains more WaterWater +82.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%
Contains more FatsFats +46%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 44% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 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 +50.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.6%
~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.
Irish soda bread Fig bars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Fig bars DV% diff.
Selenium 16µg 3.3µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.158mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 2.772g 9%
Fiber 2.6g 4.6g 8%
Phosphorus 114mg 62mg 7%
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg 6%
Protein 6.6g 3.7g 6%
Carbs 56g 70.9g 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.217mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin A 48µg 9µg 4%
Fats 5g 7.3g 4%
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 1.874mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.999g 3.003g 3%
Folate 47µg 35µg 3%
Calories 290kcal 348kcal 3%
Iron 2.69mg 2.9mg 3%
Sodium 398mg 350mg 2%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.39mg 2%
Copper 0.13mg 0.147mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.364mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.09µg 2%
Potassium 266mg 207mg 2%
Calcium 81mg 64mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.075mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 27mg 1%
Manganese 0.355mg 0.343mg 1%
Net carbs 53.4g 66.3g N/A
Sugar 46.36g N/A
Saturated fat 1.111g 1.123g 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.113mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.436mg 0.224mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.138mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.067mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread 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
21%
Irish soda bread
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.