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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
:
0
Apple
Apple
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +159.3%
Contains more Manganese +265.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +159.3%
Contains more Manganese +265.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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
8
:
2
Apple
Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +163%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +130%
Figs
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%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +163%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
2
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +842.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +842.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.4%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Apple Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 11.41g Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.26g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 13.81g Figs
Calories 74kcal 52kcal Figs
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 16.26g 10.39g Apple
Fiber 2.9g 2.4g Figs
Calcium 35mg 6mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.12mg Figs
Magnesium 17mg 5mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 11mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 107mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.15mg 0.04mg Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.027mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.035mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 54IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 2mg 4.6mg Apple
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
Folate 6µg 3µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2.2µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.007g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.051g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Apple
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
9%
Figs
5%
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. 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.