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Walnut vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between walnut and figs

  • Walnut is richer than figs in copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 168% higher.
  • Walnut contains 102 times more saturated fat than figs. Walnut contains 6.126g of saturated fat, while figs contain 0.06g.
  • Walnut has a lower glycemic index than figs.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
Walnut
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
Figs
1
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 +829.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.1%
Contains more IronIron +686.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2165.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2371.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2567.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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.
Walnut
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 4.3% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Figs
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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 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +468.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +375.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +734%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +74.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
3
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 +1930.7%
Contains more FatsFats +21636.7%
Contains more OtherOther +169.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1843.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
2
10% 14% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
Figs
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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 +13434.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32659.7%
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.
Walnut Figs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Figs DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.144g 314%
Copper 1.586mg 0.07mg 168%
Manganese 3.414mg 0.128mg 143%
Fats 65.21g 0.3g 100%
Phosphorus 346mg 14mg 47%
Magnesium 158mg 17mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.113mg 33%
Iron 2.91mg 0.37mg 32%
Calories 654kcal 74kcal 29%
Protein 15.23g 0.75g 29%
Saturated fat 6.126g 0.06g 28%
Zinc 3.09mg 0.15mg 27%
Folate 98µg 6µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.06mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 0.066g 22%
Fiber 6.7g 2.9g 15%
Selenium 4.9µg 0.2µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.05mg 8%
Choline 39.2mg 4.7mg 6%
Potassium 441mg 232mg 6%
Calcium 98mg 35mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.4mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.3mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 4.7µg 2%
Carbs 13.71g 19.18g 2%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 7.01g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 2.61g 16.26g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 0.011mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
32%
Walnut
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.