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Apricot vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Apricot and Figs

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E in Apricot is higher than in Figs.
  • Figs have 8 times less Vitamin E than Apricot. Apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E , while Figs have 0.11mg.
  • Apricot contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Apricots, raw and Figs, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Figs
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Iron ~0.37mg
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 77% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 8.5% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.7%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.5%
~equal in Water ~79.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Figs
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +157.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot Figs Opinion
Calories 48kcal 74kcal Figs
Protein 1.4g 0.75g Apricot
Fats 0.39g 0.3g Apricot
Vitamin C 10mg 2mg Apricot
Net carbs 9.12g 16.28g Figs
Carbs 11.12g 19.18g Figs
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Figs
Calcium 13mg 35mg Figs
Potassium 259mg 232mg Apricot
Iron 0.39mg 0.37mg Apricot
Sugar 9.24g 16.26g Apricot
Fiber 2g 2.9g Figs
Copper 0.078mg 0.07mg Apricot
Zinc 0.2mg 0.15mg Apricot
Phosphorus 23mg 14mg Apricot
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 1279IU 142IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 7µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.11mg Apricot
Manganese 0.077mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.1µg 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.4mg Apricot
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.113mg Figs
Vitamin K 3.3µg 4.7µg Figs
Folate 9µg 6µg Apricot
Choline 2.8mg 4.7mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.06g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 0.066g Apricot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 0.144g Figs
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.006mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg 0.024mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.023mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg 0.033mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg 0.03mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg 0.006mg
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.018mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg 0.028mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg 0.011mg Apricot
Fructose 0.94g Apricot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apricot Figs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Apricot
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.