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Feta vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are feta and figs different?

  • Figs contain less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6 than feta.
  • Feta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 74% more than figs.
  • Figs contain less cholesterol.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.

Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Figs
4
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 +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1308.6%
Contains more IronIron +75.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1820%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2307.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.1%

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.
Feta
11
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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Figs
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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 +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1588%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +222.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +161.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
3
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Figs
2
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 +1794.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6993.3%
Contains more OtherOther +687.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +368.9%
Contains more WaterWater +43.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
2
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6904.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Figs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.06g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.05mg 61%
Phosphorus 337mg 14mg 46%
Calcium 493mg 35mg 46%
Sodium 917mg 1mg 40%
Fats 21.28g 0.3g 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 0.2µg 27%
Protein 14.21g 0.75g 27%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.15mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.113mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.3mg 13%
Vitamin A 125µg 7µg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.066g 11%
Calories 264kcal 74kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.06mg 8%
Folate 32µg 6µg 7%
Carbs 4.09g 19.18g 5%
Potassium 62mg 232mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.4mg 4%
Copper 0.032mg 0.07mg 4%
Iron 0.65mg 0.37mg 4%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.128mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.144g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.7µg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 4.7mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 4.09g 16.28g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g 16.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.886g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.