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Figs vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Figs and Mashed potato different?

  • Figs have more Fiber, however, Mashed potato is richer in Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mashed potato covers your daily need of Sodium 13% more than Figs.
  • Figs have 33 times more Sugar than Mashed potato. Figs have 16.26g of Sugar, while Mashed potato has 0.5g.

Figs, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed 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.
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 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 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% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Fats +840%
Contains more Other +90.9%
Equal in Water - 79.62
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Fats +840%
Contains more Other +90.9%
Equal in Water - 79.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +990.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +831.9%
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +990.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +831.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 13.35g Figs
Protein 0.75g 1.65g Mashed potato
Fats 0.3g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 19.18g 14.65g Figs
Calories 74kcal 89kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 16.26g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 2.9g 1.3g Figs
Calcium 35mg 18mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.31mg Figs
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 232mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 1mg 306mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.22mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.07mg 0.035mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.098mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 142IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.015mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.015mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 6µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 4.7µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
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
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.577g Figs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Figs Mashed potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.