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Figs vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Figs and Banana different?

  • Banana has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Manganese than Figs.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Banana is 20% higher.
  • Figs contain 7 times more Calcium than Banana. While Figs contain 35mg of Calcium, Banana contains only 5mg.
  • Banana has less Sugar.

Figs, raw and Bananas, 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
2
:
6
Banana
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Copper +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Copper +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.15

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
4
:
6
Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +840%
Contains more Vitamin C +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +840%
Contains more Vitamin C +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
1
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4
Banana
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Equal in Water - 74.91
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Equal in Water - 74.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
3
:
0
Banana
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.3%
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Banana Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 20.24g Banana
Protein 0.75g 1.09g Banana
Fats 0.3g 0.33g Banana
Carbs 19.18g 22.84g Banana
Calories 74kcal 89kcal Banana
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 16.26g 12.23g Banana
Fiber 2.9g 2.6g Figs
Calcium 35mg 5mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.26mg Figs
Magnesium 17mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 14mg 22mg Banana
Potassium 232mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.15mg 0.15mg
Copper 0.07mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.128mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 0.2µg 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 142IU 64IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.1mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.031mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 6µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.5µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.024mg 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.033mg 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.03mg 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.006mg 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.028mg 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.011mg 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.112g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.032g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.073g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Banana
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
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.