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Saltine cracker vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saltine cracker and Fig bars?

  • Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Fig bars are higher in Fiber.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 60% more.
  • Saltine cracker has 6 times more Selenium than Fig bars. While Saltine cracker has 21.4µg of Selenium, Fig bars have only 3.3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fig bars are lower.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 +166.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +141%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +548.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.364mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +183.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +356.3%
Contains more WaterWater +385.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2014.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +304.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Fig bars Opinion
Calories 393kcal 348kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 3.7g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 7.3g Fig bars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Net carbs 79.6g 66.3g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 70.9g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Fig bars
Calcium 22mg 64mg Fig bars
Potassium 115mg 207mg Fig bars
Iron 7.72mg 2.9mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 46.36g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 4.6g Fig bars
Copper 0.145mg 0.147mg Fig bars
Zinc 0.94mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 62mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 350mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.65mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.637mg 0.343mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 3.3µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.158mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.217mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.874mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.364mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.075mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 4.9µg 5.8µg Fig bars
Folate 124µg 35µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 14.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.123g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 3.003g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 2.772g Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.046mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.113mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.132mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.14mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.053mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.155mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.067mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
41%
Saltine cracker
18%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.879g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Fig bars
Fig bars is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.