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Pita vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pita and Fig bars

  • Pita has more Vitamin B1, and Manganese, while Fig bars has more Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fig bars covers your daily need of Iron 19% more than Pita.
  • Pita contains 2 times more Zinc than Fig bars. While Pita contains 0.84mg of Zinc, Fig bars contain only 0.39mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fig bars are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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.
Pita
Pita
5
:
5
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Pita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
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 +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
Pita
Pita
3
:
9
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.364
Pita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Fig bars
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 B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.364

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
Pita
3
:
2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +145.9%
Contains more Water +94.5%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +508.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Pita
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 +145.9%
Contains more Water +94.5%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +508.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
Pita
1
:
2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2760%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.1%
Pita
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2760%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 66.3g Fig bars
Protein 9.1g 3.7g Pita
Fats 1.2g 7.3g Fig bars
Carbs 55.7g 70.9g Fig bars
Calories 275kcal 348kcal Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 4.6g Fig bars
Calcium 86mg 64mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Fig bars
Phosphorus 97mg 62mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 207mg Fig bars
Sodium 536mg 350mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.84mg 0.39mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.147mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.343mg Pita
Selenium 3.3µg Fig bars
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.158mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.217mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.874mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.364mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.075mg Fig bars
Folate 24µg 35µg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.046mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.113mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.132mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.224mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.14mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg 0.053mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.145mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.155mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.067mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 1.123g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 3.003g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 2.772g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita 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
15%
Pita
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.