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Raisin bread vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between raisin bread and fig bars?

  • Raisin bread is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, and copper, yet fig bars are higher in polyunsaturated fat.
  • Raisin bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 30% more.
  • Raisin bread has 6 times more Selenium than fig bars. While raisin bread has 20µg of Selenium, fig bars have only 3.3µg.
  • The amount of sugar in raisin bread is lower.
  • The glycemic index of raisin bread is lower.

We used Bread, raisin, enriched and Cookies, fig bars types in this article.

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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 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
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 CopperCopper +34.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +506.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Calcium ~64mg
~equal in Potassium ~207mg
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg
~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.
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 0.33% 0% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more FolateFolate +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +241.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.364mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.075mg
~equal in Choline ~14.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +113.5%
Contains more WaterWater +103.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
Contains more FatsFats +65.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 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 +30.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +308.2%
~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.
Raisin bread Fig bars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin bread Fig bars Opinion
Calories 274kcal 348kcal Fig bars
Protein 7.9g 3.7g Raisin bread
Fats 4.4g 7.3g Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Net carbs 48g 66.3g Fig bars
Carbs 52.3g 70.9g Fig bars
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Fig bars
Calcium 66mg 64mg Raisin bread
Potassium 227mg 207mg Raisin bread
Iron 2.9mg 2.9mg
Sugar 5.68g 46.36g Raisin bread
Fiber 4.3g 4.6g Fig bars
Copper 0.198mg 0.147mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.72mg 0.39mg Raisin bread
Phosphorus 109mg 62mg Raisin bread
Sodium 347mg 350mg Raisin bread
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.65mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.501mg 0.343mg Raisin bread
Selenium 20µg 3.3µg Raisin bread
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.158mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.217mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 1.874mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.364mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.075mg Fig bars
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.8µg Fig bars
Folate 106µg 35µg Raisin bread
Choline 14.6mg 14.6mg
Saturated Fat 1.081g 1.123g Raisin bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.294g 3.003g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 2.772g Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.046mg Raisin bread
Threonine 0.222mg 0.113mg Raisin bread
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0.132mg Raisin bread
Leucine 0.516mg 0.224mg Raisin bread
Lysine 0.2mg 0.14mg Raisin bread
Methionine 0.128mg 0.053mg Raisin bread
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.145mg Raisin bread
Valine 0.329mg 0.155mg Raisin bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.067mg Raisin bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
29%
Raisin bread
18%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.