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Figs vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Figs and Watermelon

  • Figs are higher in Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Watermelon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Figs contain 5 times more Calcium than Watermelon. While Figs contain 35mg of Calcium, Watermelon contains only 7mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Watermelon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Figs, raw and Watermelon, 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.
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.1%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +236.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.1%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +236.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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
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Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +300.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +305%
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 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +300.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +305%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Water +15.6%
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Water +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs Watermelon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 7.15g Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.61g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.15g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 7.55g Figs
Calories 74kcal 30kcal Figs
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 16.26g 6.2g Watermelon
Fiber 2.9g 0.4g Figs
Calcium 35mg 7mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.24mg Figs
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 11mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 112mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.15mg 0.1mg Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.042mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.038mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 142IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.033mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.021mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.178mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.221mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.045mg Figs
Folate 6µg 3µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.1µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.024mg 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.019mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg 0.018mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.006mg
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.015mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg 0.016mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg 0.006mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.037g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.05g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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?
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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)

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.