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Avocado vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Avocado and Figs?

  • Avocado has more Vitamin B5, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3 than Figs.
  • Avocado's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 22% higher.
  • Figs have 35 times less Saturated Fat than Avocado. Avocado has 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while Figs have 0.06g.

We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Figs, raw types in this comparison.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Figs
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.1%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +326.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.128mg

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.
Avocado
10
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 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Figs
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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 6.7% 8.5% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +363%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +346.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1250%
Contains more CholineCholine +202.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~142IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Figs
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4786.7%
Contains more OtherOther +139.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.9%
~equal in Water ~79.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Figs
1
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14747%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1161.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Figs
Lower in Sodium ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Figs Opinion
Calories 160kcal 74kcal Avocado
Protein 2g 0.75g Avocado
Fats 14.66g 0.3g Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 2mg Avocado
Net carbs 1.83g 16.28g Figs
Carbs 8.53g 19.18g Figs
Magnesium 29mg 17mg Avocado
Calcium 12mg 35mg Figs
Potassium 485mg 232mg Avocado
Iron 0.55mg 0.37mg Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 16.26g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 2.9g Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.07mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.15mg Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 14mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 1mg Figs
Vitamin A 146IU 142IU Avocado
Vitamin A 7µg 7µg
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.11mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.128mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.06mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.05mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.4mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.3mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.113mg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg 4.7µg Avocado
Folate 81µg 6µg Avocado
Choline 14.2mg 4.7mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.066g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.144g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.006mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg 0.024mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.023mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg 0.033mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg 0.03mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg 0.006mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.018mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg 0.028mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg 0.011mg Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Figs
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
33%
Avocado
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.