Quinoa vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between quinoa and figs?
- Quinoa has more manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, folate, and zinc than figs.
- Quinoa's daily need coverage for manganese is 22% higher.
- Figs have 11 times less phosphorus than quinoa. Quinoa has 152mg of phosphorus, while figs have 14mg.
We used Quinoa, cooked and Figs, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +276.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +302.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +174.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +626.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +985.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +393% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +472.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +389.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +486.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +540% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.5% |
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Carbs
~19.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +648.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.128mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 14mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.07mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.37mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Folate | 42µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Protein | 4.4g | 0.75g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.144g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4.7mg | 3% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 232mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 19.18g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.066g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 16.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 16.26g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.9g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
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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
11%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.