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Figs vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Figs and Corn raw?

  • Corn raw has more Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C than Figs.
  • Corn raw's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 11% higher.
  • Corn raw has 18 times less Calcium than Figs. Figs have 35mg of Calcium, while Corn raw has 2mg.

We used Figs, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw types in this comparison.

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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
3
:
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +535.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +206.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +535.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +206.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139%
Contains more Folate +600%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139%
Contains more Folate +600%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
3
:
Contains more Protein +336%
Contains more Fats +350%
Equal in Carbs - 18.7
Equal in Water - 76.05
Equal in Other - 0.63
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +336%
Contains more Fats +350%
Equal in Carbs - 18.7
Equal in Water - 76.05
Equal in Other - 0.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +554.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.2%
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +554.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 16.7g Corn raw
Protein 0.75g 3.27g Corn raw
Fats 0.3g 1.35g Corn raw
Carbs 19.18g 18.7g Figs
Calories 74kcal 86kcal Corn raw
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 16.26g 6.26g Corn raw
Fiber 2.9g 2g Figs
Calcium 35mg 2mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.52mg Corn raw
Magnesium 17mg 37mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 14mg 89mg Corn raw
Potassium 232mg 270mg Corn raw
Sodium 1mg 15mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.46mg Corn raw
Copper 0.07mg 0.054mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.163mg Corn raw
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Corn raw
Vitamin A 142IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.07mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.155mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.055mg Corn raw
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.093mg Figs
Folate 6µg 42µg Corn raw
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.3µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.024mg 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.033mg 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.03mg 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.006mg 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.028mg 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.011mg 0.089mg Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.325g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.432g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.487g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Figs
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.265g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.