Figs vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between figs and spaghetti
- Figs have more potassium; however, spaghetti is richer in selenium, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Spaghetti covers your daily selenium needs 48% more than figs.
- Spaghetti has 29 times less sugar than figs. Figs have 16.26g of sugar, while spaghetti has 0.56g.
- Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +427.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +314.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +673.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 26.4µg | 48% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Protein | 0.75g | 5.8g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.322mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 58mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 158kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.112mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 19.18g | 30.86g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.144g | 0.326g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.28g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 16.26g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 6.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.066g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.024mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)