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Figs vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and mackerel different?

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline than figs.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Figs have less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than figs (61).

Figs, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.1%
Contains more IronIron +278.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1714.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36600%

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% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2063.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +2061.7%

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +84%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2366.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8266.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1930.3%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12506.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4212.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 1mg 4450mg 193%
Selenium 0.2µg 73.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 6.21g 40%
Fats 0.3g 25.1g 38%
Protein 0.75g 18.5g 36%
Phosphorus 14mg 254mg 34%
Saturated fat 0.06g 7.148g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.41mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 8.32g 21%
Choline 4.7mg 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.3mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 2.38mg 15%
Iron 0.37mg 1.4mg 13%
Calories 74kcal 305kcal 12%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.19mg 11%
Magnesium 17mg 60mg 10%
Zinc 0.15mg 1.1mg 9%
Potassium 232mg 520mg 8%
Manganese 0.128mg 6%
Carbs 19.18g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 7µg 47µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 7.8µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg 3%
Copper 0.07mg 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 66mg 3%
Folate 6µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 16.28g 0g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 0g 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 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 4449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $6.4)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.