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Figs vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Figs and Macaroon different?

  • Figs contain less Copper, Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Figs.
  • Figs have 7 times more Calcium than Macaroon. Figs have 35mg of Calcium, while Macaroon has 5mg.
  • Figs contain less Sodium.

Figs, raw and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +121.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +284.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +386.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3300%

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
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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% 8.5% 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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +327.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +93.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +587.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +302.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7416.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.2%
Contains more OtherOther +159.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2339.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +462.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Macaroon Opinion
Calories 74kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 0.75g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0.3g 22.55g Macaroon
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Figs
Net carbs 16.28g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 19.18g 61.22g Macaroon
Magnesium 17mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 35mg 5mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 123mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 16.26g 45.16g Figs
Fiber 2.9g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.07mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.15mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 14mg 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 1mg 241mg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Figs
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.22mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.096mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.1µg Figs
Folate 6µg 3µg Figs
Choline 4.7mg 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 0.06g 20.099g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.81g Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Macaroon
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
9%
Figs
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.039g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.