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Figs vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between figs and peanuts?

  • Peanuts have more copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium than figs.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 119% higher.
  • Figs are lower in saturated fat.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index (61) than peanuts (13).

We used Figs, raw and Peanuts, all types, 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
1
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%
Peanut
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +888.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.9%
Contains more IronIron +1137.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1534.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2080%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2585.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1410.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3500%

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%
Peanut
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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% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2916.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +489%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more FolateFolate +3900%
Contains more CholineCholine +1017%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
2
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Peanut
3
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1117.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3340%
Contains more FatsFats +16313.3%
Contains more OtherOther +253%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
1
22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Peanut
2
14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36909.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10704.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.07mg 1.144mg 119%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 15.558g 103%
Manganese 0.128mg 1.934mg 79%
Fats 0.3g 49.24g 75%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 12.066mg 73%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 24.426g 61%
Folate 6µg 240µg 59%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 8.33mg 55%
Iron 0.37mg 4.58mg 53%
Phosphorus 14mg 376mg 52%
Protein 0.75g 25.8g 50%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.64mg 48%
Magnesium 17mg 168mg 36%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 1.767mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.06g 6.279g 28%
Zinc 0.15mg 3.27mg 28%
Calories 74kcal 567kcal 25%
Fiber 2.9g 8.5g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.348mg 18%
Potassium 232mg 705mg 14%
Selenium 0.2µg 7.2µg 13%
Choline 4.7mg 52.5mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.135mg 7%
Calcium 35mg 92mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 19.18g 16.13g 1%
Sodium 1mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Peanut
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
8%
Figs
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.219g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.