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Figs vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Figs and Banana melon

  • Figs have more Fiber, while Banana melon have more Vitamin C.
  • Banana melon contains 5 times less Sugar than Figs. Figs contain 16.26g of Sugar, while Banana melon contains 3.36g.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw and Melon, banana (Navajo).

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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
8
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% 12% 7.9% 12% 3.8% 3.9% 1.4% 4.7% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.7%
Contains more IronIron +76.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +255.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Zinc ~0.14mg

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
7
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 27% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.2% 8.6% 4.2% 12% 0% 12% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +305%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.06 g
Water: 94.66 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +372.4%
Contains more OtherOther +175%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Banana melon Opinion
Calories 74kcal 21kcal Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.84g Banana melon
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 8.1mg Banana melon
Net carbs 16.28g 3.76g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 4.06g Figs
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 13mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 140mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.21mg Figs
Sugar 16.26g 3.36g Banana melon
Fiber 2.9g 0.3g Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.035mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.14mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 9mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 11mg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU Figs
Vitamin A 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.036mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Banana melon
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.018mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.46mg Banana melon
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.07mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 6µg 20µg Banana melon
Choline 4.7mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Fructose 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Figs Banana melon
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
7%
Banana melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
6%
Banana melon

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 - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Banana melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167629/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.