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Figs vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and chocolate ice cream different?

  • Figs are higher in fiber; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, iron, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate ice cream is 34% higher.
  • Figs contain 2 times more fiber than chocolate ice cream. While figs contain 2.9g of fiber, chocolate ice cream contains only 1.2g.
  • Figs have less saturated fat.

Figs, raw and Ice creams, chocolate are the varieties 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.4%
Contains more IronIron +151.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +286.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +664.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
~equal in Potassium ~249mg
~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.
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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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1585.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +378.7%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +42%
Contains more ProteinProtein +406.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47%
Contains more OtherOther +97%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4763.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs Chocolate ice cream
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 Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.06g 6.8g 31%
Fats 0.3g 11g 16%
Phosphorus 14mg 107mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Vitamin A 7µg 118µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.194mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 3.21g 8%
Copper 0.07mg 0.135mg 7%
Fiber 2.9g 1.2g 7%
Calories 74kcal 216kcal 7%
Iron 0.37mg 0.93mg 7%
Calcium 35mg 109mg 7%
Protein 0.75g 3.8g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.554mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.3µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.055mg 4%
Selenium 0.2µg 2.5µg 4%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.58mg 4%
Sodium 1mg 76mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 29mg 3%
Folate 6µg 16µg 3%
Carbs 19.18g 28.2g 3%
Choline 4.7mg 22.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.41g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.226mg 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.7mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Potassium 232mg 249mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 27g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 25.36g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.