Minestrone vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are minestrone and figs different?
- Minestrone is higher in vitamin A; however, figs are richer in fiber and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for minestrone is 17% higher.
- Minestrone contains 254 times more sodium than figs. While minestrone contains 254mg of sodium, figs contain only 1mg.
- Minestrone has a lower glycemic index (47) than figs (61).
Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Figs, raw are the varieties 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 ZincZinc | +106.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +466.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
0.75 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
19.18 g
Water:
79.11 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +246.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +311.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
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 | +339.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +219.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 254mg | 1mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 19.18g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 232mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 0.75g | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.144g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.128mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.066g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 16.28g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 16.26g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
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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
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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.