Potato vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potatoes and figs
- Figs contain less vitamin C, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and iron than potatoes.
- Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 20% higher.
- Figs contain 4 times less phosphorus than potatoes. Potatoes contain 57mg of phosphorus, while figs contain 14mg.
- Figs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh, and skin, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +118.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +307.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +191.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +885% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +157.4% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1000% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +135% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 2mg | 20% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.113mg | 14% |
Phosphorus | 57mg | 14mg | 6% |
Potassium | 425mg | 232mg | 6% |
Iron | 0.81mg | 0.37mg | 6% |
Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
Copper | 0.11mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 2.9g | 3% |
Protein | 2.05g | 0.75g | 3% |
Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.128mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2µg | 4.7µg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
Folate | 15µg | 6µg | 2% |
Calcium | 12mg | 35mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
Carbs | 17.49g | 19.18g | 1% |
Choline | 12.1mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.144g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
Calories | 77kcal | 74kcal | 0% |
Fats | 0.09g | 0.3g | 0% |
Net carbs | 15.39g | 16.28g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.82g | 16.26g | N/A |
Sodium | 6mg | 1mg | 0% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.06g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.066g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.103mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +173.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +69.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
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Carbs
~19.18g
~equal in
Water
~79.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3200% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242.9% |