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Figs vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between figs and milk

  • Figs have more fiber, copper, and vitamin B6, while milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
  • Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of figs is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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
6
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%
Milk
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.7%
Contains more IronIron +1133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +578.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1550%

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
7
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%
Milk
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% 12% 0.2% 36% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4600%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +276.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
1
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Milk
4
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +284.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +349.3%
Contains more FatsFats +223.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
2
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +319.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Milk Opinion
Calories 74kcal 42kcal Figs
Protein 0.75g 3.37g Milk
Fats 0.3g 0.97g Milk
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Figs
Net carbs 16.28g 4.99g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 4.99g Figs
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Figs
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milk
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 125mg Milk
Potassium 232mg 150mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.03mg Figs
Sugar 16.26g 5.2g Milk
Fiber 2.9g 0g Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.01mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.42mg Milk
Phosphorus 14mg 95mg Milk
Sodium 1mg 44mg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A 7µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.01mg Figs
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milk
Manganese 0.128mg 0.003mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.185mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.093mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.037mg Figs
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.1µg Figs
Folate 6µg 5µg Figs
Choline 4.7mg 17.7mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.633g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.277g Milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.035g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.024mg 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.033mg 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.03mg 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.006mg 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.028mg 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.011mg 0.101mg Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Milk
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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.6)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.