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Gumdrop vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gumdrop and Figs

  • Figs are higher than Gumdrop in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Manganese.
  • Figs covers your daily Fiber needs 11% more than Gumdrop.
  • Gumdrop contains 4 times more Sugar than Figs. While Gumdrop contains 58.97g of Sugar, Figs contain only 16.26g.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces 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 0.71% 0.9% 0.44% 15% 4% 0% 0.43% 5.7% 1.3% 4.4%
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 SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4540%
Contains more CopperCopper +483.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1180%
~equal in Iron ~0.37mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 3% 0.19% 0.72% 1.2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 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 CarbsCarbs +415.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +7811%
Contains more OtherOther +560%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gumdrop Figs Opinion
Calories 396kcal 74kcal Gumdrop
Protein 0g 0.75g Figs
Fats 0g 0.3g Figs
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Figs
Net carbs 98.8g 16.28g Gumdrop
Carbs 98.9g 19.18g Gumdrop
Magnesium 1mg 17mg Figs
Calcium 3mg 35mg Figs
Potassium 5mg 232mg Figs
Iron 0.4mg 0.37mg Gumdrop
Sugar 58.97g 16.26g Figs
Fiber 0.1g 2.9g Figs
Copper 0.012mg 0.07mg Figs
Zinc 0mg 0.15mg Figs
Phosphorus 1mg 14mg Figs
Sodium 44mg 1mg Figs
Vitamin A 0IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg Figs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Gumdrop
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.01mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.012mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.113mg Figs
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Figs
Folate 0µg 6µg Figs
Choline 0mg 4.7mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0g 0.06g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.144g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gumdrop 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
1%
Gumdrop
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Gumdrop
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.