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Figs vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between figs and chestnut

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin C, iron, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B1 in chestnut is higher than in figs.
  • Chestnut covers your daily copper needs 45% more than figs.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +217.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.2%
Contains more IronIron +367.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +574.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +607.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +567.2%

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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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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.316mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +360%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.7%
~equal in Other ~0.71g

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +621.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +278.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Chestnut DV% diff.
Copper 0.07mg 0.472mg 45%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.854mg 32%
Vitamin C 2mg 26.7mg 27%
Iron 0.37mg 1.73mg 17%
Potassium 232mg 715mg 14%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Phosphorus 14mg 99mg 12%
Magnesium 17mg 54mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.233mg 9%
Folate 6µg 38µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.148mg 7%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.104mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.545g 3%
Protein 0.75g 2g 3%
Calories 74kcal 131kcal 3%
Carbs 19.18g 27.76g 3%
Fats 0.3g 1.38g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.731mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 1µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0.476g 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0.26g 1%
Calcium 35mg 46mg 1%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.25mg 1%
Sodium 1mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 16.26g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.316mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.