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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
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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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1650%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.4%
Contains more IronIron +40.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +535.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +389.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.055mg
~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% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +336%
Contains more FatsFats +350%
~equal in Carbs ~18.7g
~equal in Water ~76.05g
~equal in Other ~0.63g

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +554.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Phosphorus 14mg 89mg 11%
Folate 6µg 42µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.77mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.155mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.717mg 8%
Protein 0.75g 3.27g 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 6.8mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.3µg 4%
Fiber 2.9g 2g 4%
Choline 4.7mg 23mg 3%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.46mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 2mg 3%
Iron 0.37mg 0.52mg 2%
Copper 0.07mg 0.054mg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.093mg 2%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.163mg 2%
Fats 0.3g 1.35g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.487g 2%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0.325g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0.432g 1%
Calories 74kcal 86kcal 1%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg 1%
Potassium 232mg 270mg 1%
Sodium 1mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 19.18g 18.7g 0%
Net carbs 16.28g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 6.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 9µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.055mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Corn raw
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
17%
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?
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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. 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.