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Figs vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Figs and Cherry

  • Figs have more Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Cherry have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Figs have 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Cherry. Figs have 0.113mg of Vitamin B6, while Cherry has 0.044mg.
  • Cherry is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Figs, raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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.
Figs
8
:
2
Cherry
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +48.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +48.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 15

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.
Figs
6
:
3
Cherry
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +803.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +803.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
2
:
2
Cherry
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 86.13
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 86.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
2
:
1
Cherry
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.2%
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Cherry Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 10.58g Figs
Protein 0.75g 1g Cherry
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 19.18g 12.18g Figs
Calories 74kcal 50kcal Figs
Fructose 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 16.26g 8.49g Cherry
Fiber 2.9g 1.6g Figs
Calcium 35mg 16mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.32mg Figs
Magnesium 17mg 9mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 15mg Cherry
Potassium 232mg 173mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 3mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.1mg Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.104mg Cherry
Manganese 0.128mg 0.112mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 1283IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 64µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.07mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 10mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.03mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.04mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.143mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.044mg Figs
Folate 6µg 8µg Cherry
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2.1µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.068g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.082g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.09g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Cherry
Low Fats diet Equal
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
9%
Figs
14%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.6)
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.

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/nutrients
  2. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.