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Figs vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Figs and Fruit salad

  • Fruit salad has less Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Figs have 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Fruit salad. Figs have 0.113mg of Vitamin B6, while Fruit salad has 0.027mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Figs, raw and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +18%
Equal in Phosphorus - 14
Equal in Zinc - 0.14
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 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +18%
Equal in Phosphorus - 14
Equal in Zinc - 0.14

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +466%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +65%
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 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +466%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +65%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Other +153.8%
Equal in Water - 86.15
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Other +153.8%
Equal in Water - 86.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1209.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1209.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Fruit salad Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 12.05g Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.51g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.03g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 13.05g Figs
Calories 74kcal 50kcal Figs
Sugar 16.26g Fruit salad
Fiber 2.9g 1g Figs
Calcium 35mg 11mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.25mg Figs
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 14mg
Potassium 232mg 116mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 5mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.14mg Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.05mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.151mg Fruit salad
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 600IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 30µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 3.3mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.011mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.014mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.356mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.053mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.027mg Figs
Folate 6µg 3µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.004g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.005g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.011g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Figs Fruit salad
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
6%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.