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Figs vs. Applesauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and applesauce different?

  • Applesauce contains less fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 than figs.
  • Figs have 9 times more Calcium than applesauce. Figs have 35mg of Calcium, while applesauce has 4mg.
  • Applesauce contains less sugar.

Figs, raw and Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity) types were used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 6.5% 8.6% 9% 0.82% 2.1% 0.26% 3.3% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.5%
Contains more IronIron +60.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +412%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%

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
10
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%
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 3.3% 1.7% 3.2% 0% 6.5% 6.9% 1.6% 2.5% 6.2% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 1.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +389.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +840%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.17 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 88.22 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.2%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.2%
Contains more OtherOther +175%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%

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
33% 8% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +928.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Applesauce Opinion
Calories 74kcal 42kcal Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.17g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 1mg Figs
Net carbs 16.28g 10.17g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 11.27g Figs
Magnesium 17mg 3mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 4mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 74mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.23mg Figs
Sugar 16.26g 9.39g Applesauce
Fiber 2.9g 1.1g Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.027mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.03mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 5mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 2mg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 29IU Figs
Vitamin A 7µg 1µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.16mg Applesauce
Manganese 0.128mg 0.025mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.3µg Applesauce
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.026mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.03mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.084mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.041mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.027mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.5µg Figs
Folate 6µg 3µg Figs
Choline 4.7mg 2.2mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.008g Applesauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.002g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.014g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.002mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg 0.006mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.006mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg 0.01mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg 0.01mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg 0.002mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.005mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg 0.008mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg 0.003mg Figs
Fructose 5.88g Applesauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Applesauce
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
3%
Applesauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
4%
Applesauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Applesauce
Applesauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/nutrients
  2. Applesauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171695/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.