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Caramel vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caramel and Figs

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Figs are higher in Fiber, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Caramel covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 16% more than Figs.
  • Figs have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels 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.
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Figs
Contains more Calcium +294.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +714.3%
Contains more Zinc +193.3%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Manganese +1063.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 232
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +294.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +714.3%
Contains more Zinc +193.3%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Manganese +1063.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 232

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 E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
Contains more Protein +513.3%
Contains more Fats +2600%
Contains more Carbs +301.5%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Water +830.7%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +513.3%
Contains more Fats +2600%
Contains more Carbs +301.5%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Water +830.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2236.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2315.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2236.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2315.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Figs Opinion
Net carbs 77g 16.28g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.75g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.3g Caramel
Carbs 77g 19.18g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 74kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 16.26g Figs
Fiber 0g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 138mg 35mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.37mg Figs
Magnesium 17mg 17mg
Phosphorus 114mg 14mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 245mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.44mg 0.15mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.011mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 1.8µg 0.2µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 7µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.11mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.06mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.05mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.3mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 4µg 6µg Figs
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.006mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.024mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.023mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.033mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.03mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.006mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.018mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.028mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.011mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Figs
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.066g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.144g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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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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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.