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Pop tarts vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pop tarts and fig bars?

  • Pop tarts are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, and iron, yet fig bars are richer in fiber and vitamin B5.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 31% higher.
  • Pop tarts have 5 times more vitamin B6 than fig bars. Pop tarts have 0.38mg of vitamin B6, while fig bars have 0.075mg.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cookies, fig bars types in this comparison.

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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% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
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 IronIron +20.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.147mg

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 0% 96% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 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 AVitamin A +3111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +406.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 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 +24.3%
Contains more FatsFats +82.2%
Contains more WaterWater +32%
Contains more OtherOther +34.5%
~equal in Carbs ~70.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 49% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 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 +116.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Fig bars DV% diff.
Vitamin A 289µg 9µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.075mg 23%
Manganese 0.343mg 15%
Fiber 1.1g 4.6g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 2.772g 14%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.874mg 12%
Folate 80µg 35µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.158mg 11%
Fats 13.3g 7.3g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.5g 3.003g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.217mg 9%
Iron 3.5mg 2.9mg 8%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.39mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.364mg 7%
Selenium 3.3µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Calcium 24mg 64mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Phosphorus 88mg 62mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.02g 1.123g 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Calories 412kcal 348kcal 3%
Potassium 95mg 207mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 27mg 3%
Protein 4.6g 3.7g 2%
Sodium 398mg 350mg 2%
Carbs 68.41g 70.9g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 67.31g 66.3g N/A
Sugar 30.9g 46.36g N/A
Copper 0.15mg 0.147mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.113mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.224mg 0%
Lysine 0.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Fig bars
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Pop tarts
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.897g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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.
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. 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.