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Figs vs. Tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Figs and Tea?

  • Figs are richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, while Tea is higher in Manganese.
  • Figs' daily need coverage for Fiber is 12% higher.
  • Tea has 813 times less Sugar than Figs. Figs have 16.26g of Sugar, while Tea has 0.02g.

We used Figs, raw and Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water 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
Figs
9
:
1
Tea
Tea
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +1188.9%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +536.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +206.3%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 4% 52% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +1188.9%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +536.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +206.3%

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
Figs
10
:
0
Tea
Tea
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
4
:
1
Tea
Tea
Contains more Protein +1150%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +11182.4%
Contains more Other +340%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Tea
100%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.17 g
Water: 99.62 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +1150%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +11182.4%
Contains more Other +340%
Contains more Water +25.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Tea Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 0.17g Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.06g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 0.17g Figs
Calories 74kcal 1kcal Figs
Sugar 16.26g 0.02g Tea
Fiber 2.9g 0g Figs
Calcium 35mg 3mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.01mg Figs
Magnesium 17mg 2mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 1mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 18mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 4mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.01mg Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.011mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.392mg Tea
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.003mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.032mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.013mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.001mg Figs
Folate 6µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0g Tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Figs
0%
Tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
6%
Tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tea
Tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tea
Tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tea
Tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Tea
Tea is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174873/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.