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Figs vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between figs and cheesecake?

  • Figs are richer in fiber, while cheesecake is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, choline, and vitamin B12.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 49% higher.
  • Cheesecake has 7 times less fiber than figs. Figs have 2.9g of fiber, while cheesecake has 0.4g.
  • Figs are lower in saturated fat.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index (61) than cheesecake (50).

We used Figs, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.7%
Contains more IronIron +70.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +240%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +564.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2500%
~equal in Manganese ~0.14mg

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
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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%
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2171.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +876.6%
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.4µg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +73.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +633.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33%
Contains more OtherOther +36.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12981.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1012.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs Cheesecake
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.06g 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.3g 22.5g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 8.634g 21%
Sodium 1mg 438mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 7µg 159µg 17%
Calories 74kcal 321kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.193mg 11%
Phosphorus 14mg 93mg 11%
Fiber 2.9g 0.4g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 1.602g 10%
Protein 0.75g 5.5g 10%
Selenium 0.2µg 5.2µg 9%
Choline 4.7mg 45.9mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Copper 0.07mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.571mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.052mg 5%
Potassium 232mg 90mg 4%
Folate 6µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.028mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.56mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Iron 0.37mg 0.63mg 3%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.51mg 3%
Carbs 19.18g 25.5g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Calcium 35mg 51mg 2%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.195mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 21.8g N/A
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.861g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.