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Figs vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Figs and Honey

  • Figs are higher than Honey in Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Figs covers your daily Fiber needs 11% more than Honey.
  • Figs contain 9 times more Magnesium than Honey. While Figs contain 17mg of Magnesium, Honey contains only 2mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Figs are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Figs, raw and Honey.

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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
Figs
7
:
3
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +346.2%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +346.2%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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
Figs
10
:
0
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Figs
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%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
4
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +362.6%
Contains more Other +230%
Contains more Carbs +329.6%
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +362.6%
Contains more Other +230%
Contains more Carbs +329.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Honey Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 82.2g Honey
Protein 0.75g 0.3g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 82.4g Honey
Calories 74kcal 304kcal Honey
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 16.26g 82.12g Figs
Fiber 2.9g 0.2g Figs
Calcium 35mg 6mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.42mg Honey
Magnesium 17mg 2mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 4mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 52mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 4mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.22mg Honey
Copper 0.07mg 0.036mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.08mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.8µg Honey
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 0.5mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.038mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.121mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.068mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.024mg Figs
Folate 6µg 2µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.004mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg 0.004mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.008mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg 0.01mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg 0.008mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg 0.001mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.011mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg 0.009mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg 0.001mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Honey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.