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Wheat Bread vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wheat Bread and Figs

  • Wheat Bread is richer than Figs in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat Bread is 60% higher.
  • Wheat Bread contains 601 times more Sodium than Figs. Wheat Bread contains 601mg of Sodium, while Figs contain 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Bread, wheat, toasted 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.
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +1005.4%
Contains more Magnesium +247.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1242.9%
Contains more Zinc +880%
Contains more Copper +182.9%
Contains more Manganese +975.8%
Contains more Selenium +16600%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Equal in Potassium - 232
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +1005.4%
Contains more Magnesium +247.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1242.9%
Contains more Zinc +880%
Contains more Copper +182.9%
Contains more Manganese +975.8%
Contains more Selenium +16600%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Equal in Potassium - 232

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.
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Figs
Contains more Vitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
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 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1628%
Contains more Fats +1323.3%
Contains more Carbs +190.8%
Contains more Other +319.7%
Contains more Water +226.5%
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 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 +1628%
Contains more Fats +1323.3%
Contains more Carbs +190.8%
Contains more Other +319.7%
Contains more Water +226.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1443.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1094.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1443.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1094.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Figs Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 16.28g Wheat Bread
Protein 12.96g 0.75g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.27g 0.3g Wheat Bread
Carbs 55.77g 19.18g Wheat Bread
Calories 313kcal 74kcal Wheat Bread
Sugar 6.42g 16.26g Wheat Bread
Fiber 4.7g 2.9g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 35mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 0.37mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 17mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 14mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 601mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 1.47mg 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.07mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.128mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 0.2µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.11mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.06mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.05mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 0.4mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.3mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.113mg Wheat Bread
Folate 86µg 6µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 5.7µg 4.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.006mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg 0.024mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.023mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg 0.033mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg 0.03mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg 0.006mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.018mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg 0.028mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg 0.011mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 0.066g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 0.144g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread 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
38%
Wheat Bread
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.929g)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.