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Figs vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between figs and elderberries?

  • The amount of vitamin C, fiber, iron, and vitamin B6 in elderberries is higher than in figs.
  • Elderberries' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 38% more.
  • Elderberries contain 3 times less magnesium than figs. Figs contain 17mg of magnesium, while elderberries contain 5mg.

We used Figs, raw and Elderberries, raw types 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.
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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 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +332.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Calcium ~38mg

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.
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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 120% 10% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.6%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
~equal in Carbs ~18.4g
~equal in Water ~79.8g
~equal in Other ~0.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
7% 23% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.247 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Elderberry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 2mg 36mg 38%
Fiber 2.9g 7g 16%
Iron 0.37mg 1.6mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.23mg 9%
Manganese 0.128mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Phosphorus 14mg 39mg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 5mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin A 7µg 30µg 3%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Potassium 232mg 280mg 1%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.247g 1%
Copper 0.07mg 0.061mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.07mg 1%
Calories 74kcal 73kcal 0%
Protein 0.75g 0.66g 0%
Fats 0.3g 0.5g 0%
Carbs 19.18g 18.4g 0%
Net carbs 16.28g 11.4g N/A
Calcium 35mg 38mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g N/A
Zinc 0.15mg 0.11mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 6mg 0%
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0.023g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0.08g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.06mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.04mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.033mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.015mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Elderberry
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
8%
Figs
18%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
14%
Elderberry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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

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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.