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Veal vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between veal and figs

  • Figs have less vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and choline.
  • Veal's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 53% more.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index than veal.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
Veal
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Figs
3
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 +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more IronIron +167.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +265.7%

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.
Veal
9
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% 3% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
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 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1907.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1921.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +291.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
3
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 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 +3150.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2420%
Contains more OtherOther +97%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
2
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 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 +4203%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal Figs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 0µg 53%
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 0.4mg 48%
Protein 24.38g 0.75g 47%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.15mg 34%
Cholesterol 103mg 0mg 34%
Phosphorus 217mg 14mg 29%
Selenium 13.7µg 0.2µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.113mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.05mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.3mg 17%
Choline 95mg 4.7mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.04g 0.06g 14%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Fats 7.56g 0.3g 11%
Iron 0.99mg 0.37mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.84g 0.066g 7%
Carbs 0g 19.18g 6%
Calories 172kcal 74kcal 5%
Sodium 83mg 1mg 4%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.128mg 4%
Copper 0.103mg 0.07mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 4.7µg 3%
Potassium 337mg 232mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 0.144g 3%
Calcium 17mg 35mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.06mg 1%
Folate 11µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 16.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 1.065mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 1.94mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 2.009mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 1.347mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.885mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veal 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
47%
Veal
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.