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Figs vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Figs and Apple

  • Apple has less Vitamin B6.
  • Figs have 6 times more Calcium than Apple. Figs have 35mg of Calcium, while Apple has 6mg.
  • Apple is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Figs, raw and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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.
Figs
Figs
9
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%
Apple
Apple
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.8%
Contains more IronIron +208.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +265.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~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.
Figs
Figs
9
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%
Apple
Apple
2
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 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +163%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +113.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
4
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Apple
Apple
1
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.5%
Contains more FatsFats +76.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.9%
Contains more OtherOther +230%
~equal in Water ~85.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
2
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Apple
Apple
1
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +842.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs Apple
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Apple Opinion
Calories 74kcal 52kcal Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.26g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 4.6mg Apple
Net carbs 16.28g 11.41g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 13.81g Figs
Magnesium 17mg 5mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 6mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 107mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.12mg Figs
Sugar 16.26g 10.39g Apple
Fiber 2.9g 2.4g Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.027mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.04mg Figs
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 14mg 11mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 142IU 54IU Figs
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.128mg 0.035mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.017mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.026mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.091mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.061mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.041mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2.2µg Figs
Folate 6µg 3µg Figs
Choline 4.7mg 3.4mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.007g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.051g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.001mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg 0.006mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.006mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg 0.013mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg 0.012mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg 0.001mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.006mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg 0.012mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg 0.005mg Figs
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Apple
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
9%
Figs
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple 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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.