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Figs vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and chicken meat different?

  • Figs have more fiber; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Chicken meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 51% 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 chicken meat is 0.

Figs, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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
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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +540%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +240.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1193.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11850%
~equal in Potassium ~223mg
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg

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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2021.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1302.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.063mg

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +33.1%
Contains more OtherOther +-288.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3540%
Contains more FatsFats +4433.3%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7990.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1962.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Chicken meat DV% diff.
Protein 0.75g 27.3g 53%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 8.487mg 51%
Selenium 0.2µg 23.9µg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Phosphorus 14mg 182mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.4mg 22%
Fats 0.3g 13.6g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 2.97g 19%
Saturated fat 0.06g 3.79g 17%
Zinc 0.15mg 1.94mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 1.03mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 5.34g 13%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Iron 0.37mg 1.26mg 11%
Choline 4.7mg 65.9mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.168mg 9%
Calories 74kcal 239kcal 8%
Carbs 19.18g 0g 6%
Vitamin A 7µg 48µg 5%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.02mg 5%
Sodium 1mg 82mg 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2.4µg 2%
Calcium 35mg 15mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.27mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Potassium 232mg 223mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g 0g N/A
Copper 0.07mg 0.066mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.063mg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.