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English muffin vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Figs different?

  • English muffin has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Iron, however, Figs are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • English muffin covers your daily need of Sodium 20% more than Figs.
  • English muffin has 10 times more Phosphorus than Figs. English muffin has 133mg of Phosphorus, while Figs have 14mg.
  • Figs contain less Sodium.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Figs, raw types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +140.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Manganese +178.9%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +140.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Manganese +178.9%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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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Figs
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.8%
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% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +926.7%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +139.8%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Contains more Water +87.9%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +926.7%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +139.8%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Contains more Water +87.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +357.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +357.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Figs Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 16.28g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 0.75g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 0.3g English muffin
Carbs 46g 19.18g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 74kcal English muffin
Sugar 16.26g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 52mg 35mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 0.37mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 17mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 14mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 464mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.7mg 0.15mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.07mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.128mg English muffin
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 0IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.06mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.05mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.4mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.3mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 37µg 6µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.006mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.024mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.023mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.033mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.03mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.006mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.018mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.028mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.011mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.066g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.144g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Figs
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
15%
English muffin
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.