Figs vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between figs and pasta
- Figs have more potassium and vitamin B6; however, pasta is higher in folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Pasta covers your daily need for folate, 15% more than figs.
- Figs have 10 times more potassium than pasta. While figs have 232mg of potassium, pasta has only 24mg.
- The glycemic index of figs is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Figs, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +866.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +232.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +248.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +586.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 6µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.209mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 1.14mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.75g | 5.15g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 63mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.034mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.992mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.224mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 131kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.144g | 0.429g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.18g | 24.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.28g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 16.26g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.06g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.066g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.024mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.