Figs vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between figs and currants
- Figs have less vitamin C, iron, fiber, and vitamin K than currants.
- Currants cover your daily need for vitamin C, 43% more than figs.
- Figs have 2 times more sugar than currants. While figs have 16.26g of sugar, currants have only 7.37g.
- The glycemic index of figs is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Figs, raw and Currants, red, and white, raw.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +214.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +368.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1950% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +134% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
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Water
~83.95g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +135.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 41mg | 43% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 1mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 4.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 11µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.107mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.186mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.18g | 13.8g | 2% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 56kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 0.75g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 275mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.28g | 9.5g | N/A |
| Calcium | 35mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 16.26g | 7.37g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.066g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.144g | 0.088g | 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?
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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
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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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.