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Muffin vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Muffin and Fig bars

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin E, however, Fig bars has more Iron, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 28% higher.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more IronIron +123.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +145%
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg
~equal in Sodium ~350mg

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.
Muffin
Muffin
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 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +575.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +533.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.158mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +21.4%
Contains more FatsFats +120.1%
Contains more WaterWater +51.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.8%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 +60.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Fig bars Opinion
Calories 375kcal 348kcal Muffin
Protein 4.49g 3.7g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 7.3g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.3mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 66.3g Fig bars
Carbs 53g 70.9g Fig bars
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Fig bars
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 27mg Fig bars
Calcium 44mg 64mg Fig bars
Potassium 121mg 207mg Fig bars
Iron 1.3mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Sugar 31.47g 46.36g Muffin
Fiber 1.1g 4.6g Fig bars
Copper 0.06mg 0.147mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.37mg 0.39mg Fig bars
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 62mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 350mg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 33IU Muffin
Vitamin A 21µg 9µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.65mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.343mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 3.3µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.158mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.217mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.874mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.364mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.075mg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 5.8µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 35µg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Fig bars
Choline 92.5mg 14.6mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.003g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 2.772g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.046mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.113mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.132mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.224mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.14mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.053mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.145mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.155mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.067mg Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
30%
Muffin
18%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.721g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in minerals
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.