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Taco shells vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco shells and Fig bars

  • Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Folate, and Fiber, while Fig bars are higher in Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Taco shells covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 30% more than Fig bars.
  • Taco shells have 4 times more Zinc than Fig bars. Taco shells have 1.61mg of Zinc, while Fig bars have 0.39mg.
  • Fig bars are lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +207.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +76.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.1%
~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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
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 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +48.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.65mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.874mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 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 +73.2%
Contains more FatsFats +198.5%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more WaterWater +157.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 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 +130.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Fig bars Opinion
Calories 476kcal 348kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 3.7g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 7.3g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Net carbs 56.79g 66.3g Fig bars
Carbs 63.49g 70.9g Fig bars
Magnesium 83mg 27mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 64mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 207mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Sugar 1.5g 46.36g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 4.6g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.147mg Fig bars
Zinc 1.61mg 0.39mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 62mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 350mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 1µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.65mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.343mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 3.3µg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.158mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.217mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.874mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.364mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.075mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 8.6µg 5.8µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 35µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Fig bars
Choline 29.9mg 14.6mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 3.003g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 2.772g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.046mg Fig bars
Threonine 0.227mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.132mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg 0.224mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.14mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg 0.053mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.145mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.155mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.067mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells 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
20%
Taco shells
18%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.982g)
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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.