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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.
Figs
Figs
2
:
8
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +31.4%
Contains more Iron +367.6%
Contains more Magnesium +217.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +607.1%
Contains more Potassium +208.2%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +574.3%
Contains more Manganese +567.2%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +31.4%
Contains more Iron +367.6%
Contains more Magnesium +217.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +607.1%
Contains more Potassium +208.2%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +574.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Figs
Figs
3
:
7
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Vitamin A +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.316
Figs
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%
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.316

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
1
:
4
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Protein +166.7%
Contains more Fats +360%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Equal in Other - 0.71
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Protein +166.7%
Contains more Fats +360%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Equal in Other - 0.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
1
:
2
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +621.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.5%
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +621.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 0.75g 2g Chestnut
Fats 0.3g 1.38g Chestnut
Carbs 19.18g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 74kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Sugar 16.26g Chestnut
Fiber 2.9g Figs
Calcium 35mg 46mg Chestnut
Iron 0.37mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 17mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 14mg 99mg Chestnut
Potassium 232mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 1mg 27mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.25mg Chestnut
Copper 0.07mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.128mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 17IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.731mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 6µg 38µg Chestnut
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.024mg 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.033mg 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.03mg 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.006mg 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.028mg 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.011mg 0.055mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.26g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Chestnut
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
9%
Figs
22%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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.