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Figs vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between figs and barbecue chicken

  • Figs have more fiber; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily cholesterol needs 42% more than figs.
  • Figs contain less saturated fat.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2460%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more IronIron +156.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1086.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1457.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10900%
~equal in Potassium ~255mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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.
Figs
3
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%
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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1333%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1238.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15883.3%
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2901.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4926.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9666.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1315.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Figs Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Protein 0.75g 22.51g 44%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Selenium 0.2µg 22µg 40%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 5.732mg 33%
Phosphorus 14mg 218mg 29%
Fats 0.3g 15.08g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Saturated fat 0.06g 3.927g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 6.446g 16%
Sodium 1mg 335mg 15%
Zinc 0.15mg 1.78mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.227mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 2.038g 13%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Choline 4.7mg 62.9mg 11%
Calories 74kcal 226kcal 8%
Iron 0.37mg 0.95mg 7%
Carbs 19.18g 0.12g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.191mg 6%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.005mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.152mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 16mg 2%
Copper 0.07mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 20µg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 21mg 1%
Folate 6µg 8µg 1%
Potassium 232mg 255mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.055mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Barbecue chicken
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
8%
Figs
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.867g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken 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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.