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Figs vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Figs and Asian pear different?

  • Figs have more Vitamin B6 than Asian pear.
  • Figs contain 9 times more Calcium than Asian pear. While Figs contain 35mg of Calcium, Asian pear contains only 4mg.
  • Asian pear has less Sugar.

Figs, raw and Pears, asian, raw are the varieties 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
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 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.7%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
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 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 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.5µg
~equal in Choline ~5.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +30.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.1%
Contains more OtherOther +78.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%

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% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Asian pear Opinion
Calories 74kcal 42kcal Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.5g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.23g Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 3.8mg Asian pear
Net carbs 16.28g 7.05g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 10.65g Figs
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 4mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 121mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0mg Figs
Sugar 16.26g 7.05g Asian pear
Fiber 2.9g 3.6g Asian pear
Copper 0.07mg 0.05mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.02mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 11mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 0mg Asian pear
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Figs
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Asian pear
Manganese 0.128mg 0.06mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.009mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.01mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.219mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.07mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.022mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4.5µg Figs
Folate 6µg 8µg Asian pear
Choline 4.7mg 5.1mg Asian pear
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.012g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.049g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.055g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.005mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg 0.013mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.014mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg 0.025mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg 0.017mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg 0.006mg
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.013mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg 0.018mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg 0.005mg Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Figs Asian pear
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%
Asian pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
5%
Asian pear

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.