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Common fig vs Banana - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Common fig and Banana different?

  • Banana has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Manganese than Common fig.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Banana is 20% higher.
  • Common fig contains 7 times more Calcium than Banana. While Common fig contains 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Common fig
Common fig
2
:
4
Banana
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%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.15
Common fig
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27%
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%
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Common fig
Common fig
4
:
6
Banana
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
Common fig
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%
Banana
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
Common fig
Common fig
1
:
4
Banana
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
Common fig
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Banana
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
Common fig
Common fig
3
:
0
Banana
Banana
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.3%
Common fig
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Banana
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 most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Common fig Banana
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Common fig 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 Common fig
Calcium 35mg 5mg Common fig
Iron 0.37mg 0.26mg Common fig
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
Vitamin A 142IU 64IU Common fig
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Common fig
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.1mg Common fig
Vitamin C 2mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.031mg Common fig
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 Common fig
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 Common fig
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.032g Common fig
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.073g Common fig

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Common fig 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 show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Common fig
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Common fig
13%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Common fig
Common fig 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 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 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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Common fig - 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.