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Figs vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between figs and taco

  • Figs contain less vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B3 than taco.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in figs is lower.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of figs is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.3%
Contains more IronIron +221.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1171.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4500%
~equal in Potassium ~209mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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
4
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%
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +580.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
1
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Taco
4
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +38.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1081.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4133.3%
Contains more OtherOther +137.9%
~equal in Carbs ~19.85g

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
Taco
2
37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6583.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2012.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs Taco
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 Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Phosphorus 14mg 178mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.06g 4.384g 20%
Fats 0.3g 12.7g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 3.042g 19%
Sodium 1mg 397mg 17%
Protein 0.75g 8.86g 16%
Selenium 0.2µg 9.2µg 16%
Zinc 0.15mg 1.75mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 4.411g 11%
Iron 0.37mg 1.19mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 15.3µg 9%
Calories 74kcal 226kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.65mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Calcium 35mg 89mg 5%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.249mg 5%
Choline 4.7mg 32mg 5%
Fiber 2.9g 3.9g 4%
Magnesium 17mg 32mg 4%
Folate 6µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.05mg 1%
Potassium 232mg 209mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 20µg 1%
Copper 0.07mg 0.077mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 15.95g N/A
Carbs 19.18g 19.85g 0%
Sugar 16.26g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Figs Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.324g)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.