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Apple vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Apple and Figs

  • Apple has less Vitamin B6.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
0
:
9
Figs
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +159.3%
Contains more Manganese +265.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +159.3%
Contains more Manganese +265.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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.
Apple
2
:
8
Figs
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin A +163%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin A +163%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
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4
Figs
Contains more Protein +188.5%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +230%
Equal in Water - 79.11
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +188.5%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +230%
Equal in Water - 79.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
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2
Figs
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +842.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.4%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +842.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Figs Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 16.28g Figs
Protein 0.26g 0.75g Figs
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Figs
Carbs 13.81g 19.18g Figs
Calories 52kcal 74kcal Figs
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 16.26g Apple
Fiber 2.4g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 6mg 35mg Figs
Iron 0.12mg 0.37mg Figs
Magnesium 5mg 17mg Figs
Phosphorus 11mg 14mg Figs
Potassium 107mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.04mg 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.027mg 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.035mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 54IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.11mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 2mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 3µg 6µg Figs
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.006mg 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.013mg 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.012mg 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.001mg 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.012mg 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.005mg 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.06g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Figs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Apple
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.