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

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Important differences between Tostada shells and Fig bars

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Fig bars are richer in Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 29% more.
  • Tostada shells contain 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Fig bars. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Fig bars contain 0.075mg.
  • Fig bars contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tostada shells, corn 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 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
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 +181.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +227.4%
Contains more IronIron +89.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
~equal in Copper ~0.147mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.343mg

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% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 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% 2% 13% 0% 40% 50% 35% 22% 17% 11% 15% 26% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +384%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 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 +66.2%
Contains more FatsFats +220.3%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more WaterWater +397%
~equal in Carbs ~70.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 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 +140.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Fig bars Opinion
Calories 474kcal 348kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 3.7g Tostada shells
Fats 23.38g 7.3g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 0.3mg Fig bars
Net carbs 58.63g 66.3g Fig bars
Carbs 64.43g 70.9g Fig bars
Magnesium 76mg 27mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 64mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 207mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Sugar 46.36g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 4.6g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.147mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 0.39mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 62mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 350mg Fig bars
Vitamin A 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.65mg Fig bars
Manganese 0.363mg 0.343mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 3.3µg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.158mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.217mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 1.874mg Fig bars
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.364mg Fig bars
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.075mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 5.8µg Fig bars
Folate 35µg Fig bars
Trans Fat 0.163g Fig bars
Choline 14.6mg Fig bars
Saturated Fat 7.011g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 3.003g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 2.772g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.046mg Fig bars
Threonine 0.113mg Fig bars
Isoleucine 0.132mg Fig bars
Leucine 0.224mg Fig bars
Lysine 0.14mg Fig bars
Methionine 0.053mg Fig bars
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Fig bars
Valine 0.155mg Fig bars
Histidine 0.067mg Fig bars
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tostada 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
18%
Tostada shells
18%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fig bars
Fig bars contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.888g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fig bars
Fig bars is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.