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Figs vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between figs and smoked salmon?

  • Figs are richer in fiber, while smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, choline, and vitamin B6.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 136% higher.
  • Figs are lower in sodium.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index (61) than smoked salmon (0).

We used Figs, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +652.9%
Contains more IronIron +129.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1071.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16100%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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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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 0% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4600%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1127.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1793.6%

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
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2337.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1340%
Contains more OtherOther +718.2%
~equal in Water ~72g

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
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2965.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +591%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Smoked salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.26µg 136%
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU 86%
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg 86%
Selenium 0.2µg 32.4µg 59%
Protein 0.75g 18.28g 35%
Sodium 1mg 672mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.72mg 27%
Phosphorus 14mg 164mg 21%
Copper 0.07mg 0.23mg 18%
Choline 4.7mg 89mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.278mg 13%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.87mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.35mg 8%
Fats 0.3g 4.32g 6%
Iron 0.37mg 0.85mg 6%
Carbs 19.18g 0g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.995g 6%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.017mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 2.023g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.101mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.1µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0.929g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.023mg 3%
Calories 74kcal 117kcal 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 26µg 2%
Potassium 232mg 175mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.31mg 1%
Folate 6µg 2µg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 0g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.801mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.842mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 1.486mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 1.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.714mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.942mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.183g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.267g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.073g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Smoked salmon
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
76%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.869g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $13.4)

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.