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Almond vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Almond and Figs

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, and Calcium in Almond is higher than in Figs.
  • Almond covers your daily Vitamin E needs 170% more than Figs.
  • Figs have 34 times less Phosphorus than Almond. Almond has 481mg of Phosphorus, while Figs have 14mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds and Figs, raw.

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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.
Almond
9
:
0
Figs
Contains more Calcium +668.6%
Contains more Iron +902.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1488.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3335.7%
Contains more Potassium +215.9%
Contains more Zinc +1980%
Contains more Copper +1372.9%
Contains more Manganese +1602.3%
Contains more Selenium +1950%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +668.6%
Contains more Iron +902.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1488.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3335.7%
Contains more Potassium +215.9%
Contains more Zinc +1980%
Contains more Copper +1372.9%
Contains more Manganese +1602.3%
Contains more Selenium +1950%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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.
Almond
7
:
3
Figs
Contains more Vitamin E +23200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2176%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +23200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2176%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
4
:
1
Figs
Contains more Protein +2720%
Contains more Fats +16543.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Contains more Other +348.5%
Contains more Water +1693.9%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +2720%
Contains more Fats +16543.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Contains more Other +348.5%
Contains more Water +1693.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
:
1
Figs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47704.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8461.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47704.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8461.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Figs Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 16.28g Figs
Protein 21.15g 0.75g Almond
Fats 49.93g 0.3g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 19.18g Almond
Calories 579kcal 74kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g 16.26g Almond
Fiber 12.5g 2.9g Almond
Calcium 269mg 35mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 0.37mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 17mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 14mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 232mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 3.12mg 0.15mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.07mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.128mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 0.2µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.11mg Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.06mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.05mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.4mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.3mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.113mg Almond
Folate 44µg 6µg Almond
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.006mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.024mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.023mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.033mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.03mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg 0.006mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.018mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.028mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.011mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Figs
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.066g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.144g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond Figs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
82%
Almond
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.