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Chocolate vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Figs

  • Figs contain less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 106% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Figs are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
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Figs
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +2067.6%
Contains more Magnesium +758.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains more Zinc +1240%
Contains more Copper +1368.6%
Contains more Manganese +1008.6%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +2067.6%
Contains more Magnesium +758.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains more Zinc +1240%
Contains more Copper +1368.6%
Contains more Manganese +1008.6%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%

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 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +184%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +184%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
Contains more Protein +550.7%
Contains more Fats +10326.7%
Contains more Carbs +218.9%
Contains more Other +157.6%
Contains more Water +8055.7%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +550.7%
Contains more Fats +10326.7%
Contains more Carbs +218.9%
Contains more Other +157.6%
Contains more Water +8055.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +658.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +658.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Figs Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 16.28g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 0.75g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.3g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 19.18g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 74kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 16.26g Figs
Fiber 7g 2.9g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 35mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.37mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 17mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 14mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 232mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 2.01mg 0.15mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.07mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.128mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.2µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.11mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.4mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 6µg Figs
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 4.7µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Figs
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Figs
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.06g Figs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.066g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.144g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.