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Figs vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between figs and swordfish

  • Figs have more fiber; however, swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and choline.
  • Swordfish covers your daily selenium needs 124% more than figs.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of swordfish is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
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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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +884.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.1%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2071.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34150%

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.
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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% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4600%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2090.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +444.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1548.9%

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
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3026.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2543.3%

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
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5269.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +850%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Swordfish DV% diff.
Selenium 0.2µg 68.5µg 124%
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.62µg 68%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 9.254mg 55%
Protein 0.75g 23.45g 45%
Phosphorus 14mg 304mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.615mg 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 2.41mg 15%
Choline 4.7mg 77.5mg 13%
Fats 0.3g 7.93g 12%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 3.544g 9%
Potassium 232mg 499mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.06g 1.911g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 1.368g 8%
Carbs 19.18g 0g 6%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.78mg 6%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.013mg 5%
Calories 74kcal 172kcal 5%
Vitamin A 7µg 43µg 4%
Sodium 1mg 97mg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 35mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.1µg 4%
Copper 0.07mg 0.046mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.089mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.417mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.063mg 1%
Folate 6µg 2µg 1%
Iron 0.37mg 0.45mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 0g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.922mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.695mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.168g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Figs Swordfish
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
72%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.851g)

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.