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Figs vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between figs and chicken sandwich

  • Figs contain less vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin B1 than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 46% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in figs is lower.
  • Figs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.7%
Contains more IronIron +378.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +306.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1221.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9850%
~equal in Potassium ~245mg
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2090.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1830%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +683.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +651.1%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +61.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2070.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3630%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%
~equal in Carbs ~20.89g

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6689.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2106.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 7.72mg 46%
Selenium 0.2µg 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 1mg 753mg 33%
Protein 0.75g 16.28g 31%
Phosphorus 14mg 185mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.383mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 3.177g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.3mg 19%
Iron 0.37mg 1.77mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 1.2mg 18%
Fats 0.3g 11.19g 17%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 2.41mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.23mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 4.481g 11%
Folate 6µg 47µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.06g 2.123g 9%
Calories 74kcal 250kcal 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Fiber 2.9g 1.4g 6%
Choline 4.7mg 35.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.61mg 4%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.219mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 8.5µg 3%
Calcium 35mg 58mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 24mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Carbs 19.18g 20.89g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 19.49g N/A
Potassium 232mg 245mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g 3.64g N/A
Copper 0.07mg 0.067mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Figs Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.