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Figs vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Figs and Sugar

  • Figs are richer than Sugar in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Figs is 12% higher.
  • Figs contain less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Figs, raw and Sugars, granulated.

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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
8
:
1
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11500%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +3100%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11500%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +3100%
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
Figs
10
:
0
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Sugar
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% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
4
:
1
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +395450%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +421.3%
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +395450%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +421.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 0.75g 0g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 74kcal 387kcal Sugar
Sugar 16.26g 99.8g Figs
Fiber 2.9g 0g Figs
Calcium 35mg 1mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.05mg Figs
Magnesium 17mg 0mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 0mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 2mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.15mg 0.01mg Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.007mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.004mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Sugar
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.019mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0mg Figs
Folate 6µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg 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 0g Sugar
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 Sugar
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
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.