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Fast food vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fast food and figs?

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, and phosphorus than figs.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
  • Figs have 102 times less selenium than fast food. Fast food has 20.3µg of selenium, while figs have 0.2µg.
  • Figs are lower in saturated fat.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Figs, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.1%
Contains more IronIron +727%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1580%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +857.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +178.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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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 AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +631.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +2102.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3903.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.2%
Contains more OtherOther +130.3%
Contains more WaterWater +105.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7225.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1066.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Figs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Figs DV% diff.
Selenium 20.3µg 0.2µg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Iron 3.06mg 0.37mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.4mg 33%
Protein 16.52g 0.75g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.05mg 24%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.15mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.06mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.06g 20%
Folate 80µg 6µg 19%
Fats 12.01g 0.3g 18%
Phosphorus 134mg 14mg 17%
Sodium 331mg 1mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.066g 12%
Calories 297kcal 74kcal 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.128mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.144g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.113mg 8%
Copper 0.121mg 0.07mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 4.7mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.3mg 5%
Fiber 1.7g 2.9g 5%
Carbs 31.5g 19.18g 4%
Calcium 62mg 35mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 17mg 2%
Potassium 197mg 232mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 16.28g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 16.26g N/A
Vitamin A 9µg 7µg 0%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.011mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.