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Elderberry vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Elderberry and Figs?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B6 in Elderberry is higher than in Figs.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 38% more.
  • Figs contain 4 times less Iron than Elderberry. Elderberry contains 1.6mg of Iron, while Figs contain 0.37mg.

We used Elderberries, raw and Figs, raw types in this article.

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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 Iron +332.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +14.8%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Iron +332.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +14.8%
Equal in Calcium - 35

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.
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Figs
Contains more Vitamin A +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.3%
Equal in Folate - 6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.3%
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Equal in Carbs - 19.18
Equal in Water - 79.11
Equal in Other - 0.66
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Equal in Carbs - 19.18
Equal in Water - 79.11
Equal in Other - 0.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.5%
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Figs Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 16.28g Figs
Protein 0.66g 0.75g Figs
Fats 0.5g 0.3g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 19.18g Figs
Calories 73kcal 74kcal Figs
Sugar 16.26g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 2.9g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 35mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.37mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 17mg Figs
Phosphorus 39mg 14mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 232mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.11mg 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.061mg 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 142IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 7µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 36mg 2mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.06mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.05mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.4mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.113mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.006mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg 0.024mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.023mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg 0.033mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.014mg 0.006mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.018mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg 0.028mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg 0.011mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.06g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.066g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.144g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Elderberry Figs
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
22%
Elderberry
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/nutrients
  2. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.