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Meatball vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between meatball and figs

  • Figs contain less vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, folate, choline, zinc, and vitamin B3 than meatball.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 73% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in figs is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of figs is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Figs
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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 IronIron +483.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +908.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2357.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg

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% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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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 EVitamin E +1472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +1780.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +2700%
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more OtherOther +506.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.8%
Contains more WaterWater +36.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Figs
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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 +3215.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3140.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Figs DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.06mg 73%
Copper 0.706mg 0.07mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Phosphorus 344mg 14mg 47%
Protein 21g 0.75g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.144g 30%
Sodium 550mg 1mg 24%
Iron 2.16mg 0.37mg 22%
Folate 78µg 6µg 18%
Choline 88.4mg 4.7mg 15%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.15mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.4mg 13%
Fats 9g 0.3g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.05mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.11mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.113mg 7%
Fiber 4.6g 2.9g 7%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0.06g 6%
Calories 197kcal 74kcal 6%
Manganese 0.128mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.066g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.3mg 4%
Carbs 8g 19.18g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Potassium 180mg 232mg 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 25mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 16.28g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 1.25g 16.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Figs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.365g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.