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Figs vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between figs and apricots

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E in apricots is higher than in figs.
  • Apricots have 3 times less calcium than figs. Figs have 35mg of calcium, while apricots have 13mg.
  • Apricots contain less sugar.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of apricots is 34.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw and Apricots, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.39mg
~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
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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% 2.3% 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 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1271.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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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
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.7%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
~equal in Water ~86.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Apricot DV% diff.
Vitamin A 7µg 96µg 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 10mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.054mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.89mg 5%
Fiber 2.9g 2g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.03mg 3%
Carbs 19.18g 11.12g 3%
Magnesium 17mg 10mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 13mg 2%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.077mg 2%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 3.3µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.04mg 1%
Protein 0.75g 1.4g 1%
Calories 74kcal 48kcal 1%
Fructose 0.94g 1%
Phosphorus 14mg 23mg 1%
Copper 0.07mg 0.078mg 1%
Potassium 232mg 259mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.39g 0%
Net carbs 16.28g 9.12g N/A
Iron 0.37mg 0.39mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g 9.24g N/A
Zinc 0.15mg 0.2mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 1mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg 0%
Choline 4.7mg 2.8mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0.17g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.077g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Apricot
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
8%
Figs
12%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot 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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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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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.

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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.