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Figs vs. Java plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Figs and Java plum

  • Figs are richer in Vitamin B6, yet Java plum is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Java plum is 14% higher.
  • Figs contain 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Java plum. Figs contain 0.113mg of Vitamin B6, while Java plum contains 0.038mg.

Food types used in this article are Figs, raw and Java-plum, (jambolan), 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
9
:
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +193.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%
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 6% 8% 11% 8% 7% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +193.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%

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
10
:
Contains more Vitamin A +4633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +615%
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 1% 0% 0% 48% 2% 3% 5% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +615%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
4
:
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.72
Equal in Water - 83.13
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
16% 83%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 83.13 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.72
Equal in Water - 83.13

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Java plum Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 15.56g Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.72g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.23g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 15.56g Figs
Calories 74kcal 60kcal Figs
Sugar 16.26g Java plum
Fiber 2.9g Figs
Calcium 35mg 19mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.19mg Figs
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 17mg Java plum
Potassium 232mg 79mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 14mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 3IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 14.3mg Java plum
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.006mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.012mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.26mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.038mg Figs
Folate 6µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 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 Java plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Figs Java plum
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
9%
Figs
5%
Java plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
4%
Java plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Java plum
Java plum is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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 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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/nutrients
  2. Java plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168150/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.