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Broth vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and figs different?

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12; however, figs are richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1038% higher.
  • Figs have less sodium.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than figs (61).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Figs, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Broth
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Figs
3
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 +229.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +434.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.2%
Contains more IronIron +178.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1085.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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.
Broth
8
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +2338.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Figs
2
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 +2121.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4526.7%
Contains more OtherOther +7351.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3385%
~equal in Carbs ~19.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 +8021.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3011.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Figs DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 1mg 1038%
Selenium 28µg 0.2µg 51%
Protein 16.66g 0.75g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.144g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.05mg 29%
Phosphorus 166mg 14mg 22%
Fats 13.88g 0.3g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 4.7mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.06g 15%
Calcium 187mg 35mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.066g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.4mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Calories 267kcal 74kcal 10%
Magnesium 56mg 17mg 9%
Copper 0mg 0.07mg 8%
Iron 1.03mg 0.37mg 8%
Folate 32µg 6µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.11mg 2%
Potassium 309mg 232mg 2%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.128mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.113mg 1%
Carbs 18.01g 19.18g 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 16.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 23874mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.