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Figs vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and cranberries different?

  • Cranberries have more vitamin C than figs.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for cranberries is 21% higher.
  • Cranberries have a lower glycemic index (45) than figs (61).

Figs, raw and Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native) 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
7
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 0% 7.8% 0% 15% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
~equal in Iron ~0.4mg

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
8
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 70% 0% 0% 0% 5% 18% 7.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
3
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 12.2 g
Water: 86.7 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.2%
Contains more OtherOther +230%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
~equal in Water ~86.7g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Cranberries DV% diff.
Vitamin C 2mg 21mg 21%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 9%
Copper 0.07mg 8%
Potassium 232mg 7%
Manganese 0.128mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Magnesium 17mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg 3%
Carbs 19.18g 12.2g 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.08mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Protein 0.75g 0.4g 1%
Calories 74kcal 55kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Phosphorus 14mg 21mg 1%
Zinc 0.15mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.5g 0%
Net carbs 16.28g 12.2g N/A
Iron 0.37mg 0.4mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g N/A
Sodium 1mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Cranberries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
8%
Cranberries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
3%
Cranberries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries
Cranberries 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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169805/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.