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Pecan vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pecan and figs

  • Figs contain less manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, iron, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B5 than pecan.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 190% higher.
  • Figs contain 103 times less saturated fat than pecan. Pecan contains 6.18g of saturated fat, while figs contain 0.06g.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan is 10, while the glycemic index of figs is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans 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.
Pecan
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Figs
0
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 +611.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains more IronIron +583.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1614.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2920%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1878.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3415.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1800%

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.
Pecan
8
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Figs
3
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 +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +761.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
3
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 +1122.7%
Contains more FatsFats +23890%
Contains more OtherOther +124.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2147.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 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 +61719.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14909.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Figs DV% diff.
Manganese 4.5mg 0.128mg 190%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 0.144g 143%
Copper 1.2mg 0.07mg 126%
Fats 71.97g 0.3g 110%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 0.066g 102%
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.06mg 50%
Zinc 4.53mg 0.15mg 40%
Phosphorus 277mg 14mg 38%
Calories 691kcal 74kcal 31%
Saturated fat 6.18g 0.06g 28%
Iron 2.53mg 0.37mg 27%
Fiber 9.6g 2.9g 27%
Magnesium 121mg 17mg 25%
Protein 9.17g 0.75g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.3mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 0.11mg 9%
Choline 40.5mg 4.7mg 7%
Selenium 3.8µg 0.2µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.113mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.05mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.4mg 5%
Potassium 410mg 232mg 5%
Folate 22µg 6µg 4%
Calcium 70mg 35mg 4%
Carbs 13.86g 19.18g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 4.7µg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 16.26g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Sodium 0mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0.011mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.