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Garlic vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between garlic and figs

  • Garlic is richer than figs in vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, selenium, copper, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for garlic is 86% higher.
  • Garlic contains 71 times more selenium than figs. Garlic contains 14.2µg of selenium, while figs contain 0.2µg.
  • Garlic has a lower glycemic index than figs.

Food types used in this article are Garlic, raw and Figs, raw.

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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.
Garlic
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 54% 35% 64% 100% 32% 66% 2.2% 218% 77%
Figs
1
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 +47.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.8%
Contains more IronIron +359.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +673.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +992.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1206.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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.
Garlic
7
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 104% 0% 1.6% 0% 50% 25% 13% 36% 285% 0% 4.3% 2.3% 13%
Figs
4
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 CVitamin C +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +992.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
4
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
Figs
1
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 +748%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.4%
Contains more OtherOther +127.3%
Contains more WaterWater +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
1
26% 3% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.249 g
Figs
2
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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Figs DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.113mg 86%
Manganese 1.672mg 0.128mg 67%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 2mg 32%
Selenium 14.2µg 0.2µg 25%
Copper 0.299mg 0.07mg 25%
Phosphorus 153mg 14mg 20%
Iron 1.7mg 0.37mg 17%
Calcium 181mg 35mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.06mg 12%
Protein 6.36g 0.75g 11%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.15mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.3mg 6%
Carbs 33.06g 19.18g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.05mg 5%
Potassium 401mg 232mg 5%
Calories 149kcal 74kcal 4%
Fiber 2.1g 2.9g 3%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.7µg 3%
Choline 23.2mg 4.7mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 0.144g 1%
Sodium 17mg 1mg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Fats 0.5g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 30.96g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 1g 16.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.11mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.089g 0.06g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.066g 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.157mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.308mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.273mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic 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
41%
Garlic
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.6)
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.