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Figs vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Figs and Loquat

  • Figs have less Vitamin A RAE than Loquat.
  • Figs have 2 times more Fiber than Loquat. While Figs have 2.9g of Fiber, Loquat has only 1.7g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Figs, raw and Loquats, 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
5
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4
Loquat
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 1
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% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
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.
Figs
9
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2
Loquat
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +976.1%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
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 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +976.1%
Contains more Folate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
4
:
1
Loquat
Contains more Protein +74.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Other +32%
Equal in Water - 86.73
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +74.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Other +32%
Equal in Water - 86.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
2
:
1
Loquat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Loquat Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 10.44g Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.43g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 12.14g Figs
Calories 74kcal 47kcal Figs
Sugar 16.26g Loquat
Fiber 2.9g 1.7g Figs
Calcium 35mg 16mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.28mg Figs
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 27mg Loquat
Potassium 232mg 266mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.15mg 0.05mg Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.04mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Loquat
Vitamin A 142IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 1mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.019mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.024mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.18mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.1mg Figs
Folate 6µg 14µg Loquat
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.005mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg 0.015mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.015mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg 0.026mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg 0.023mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg 0.004mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.014mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg 0.021mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg 0.007mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.04g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.008g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.091g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Loquat
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
12%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.