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Edible mushroom vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are edible mushroom and figs different?

  • Edible mushroom is higher in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus; however, figs are richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for edible mushroom is 28% higher.
  • Edible mushroom contains 47 times more selenium than figs. While edible mushroom contains 9.3µg of selenium, figs contain only 0.2µg.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index (32) than figs (61).

Mushrooms, white, raw and Figs, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more IronIron +35.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +354.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +246.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +514.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4550%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1066.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.3%

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.
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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +704%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +801.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +399%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.113mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
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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
Contains more ProteinProtein +312%
Contains more FatsFats +13.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +30.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +488.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
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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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.144g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Figs DV% diff.
Copper 0.318mg 0.07mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.05mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.3mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.4mg 20%
Selenium 9.3µg 0.2µg 17%
Phosphorus 86mg 14mg 10%
Fiber 1g 2.9g 8%
Protein 3.09g 0.75g 5%
Carbs 3.26g 19.18g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg 4%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.128mg 4%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.15mg 3%
Calories 22kcal 74kcal 3%
Calcium 3mg 35mg 3%
Folate 17µg 6µg 3%
Potassium 318mg 232mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Choline 17.3mg 4.7mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.06mg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 17mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.113mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Fats 0.34g 0.3g 0%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2mg 0%
Net carbs 2.26g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 16.26g N/A
Sodium 5mg 1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.06g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.066g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.144g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.011mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Figs
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
26%
Edible mushroom
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients
  2. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.