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Figs vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Figs and Fruit preserves?

  • Figs are richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Fruit preserves are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Fruit preserves have 15 times less Vitamin B5 than Figs. Figs have 0.3mg of Vitamin B5, while Fruit preserves have 0.02mg.
  • Figs are lower in Sugar.

We used Figs, raw and Jams and preserves types in this comparison.

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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
Figs
6
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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220%
Contains more IronIron +32.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%

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
Figs
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 6.7% 8.5% 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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +465%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +117%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.7%
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more WaterWater +159.6%
Contains more OtherOther +187%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
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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
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.3%

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 preserves
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Fruit preserves Opinion
Calories 74kcal 278kcal Fruit preserves
Protein 0.75g 0.37g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.07g Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 16.28g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Carbs 19.18g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Magnesium 17mg 4mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 20mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 77mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.49mg Fruit preserves
Sugar 16.26g 48.5g Figs
Fiber 2.9g 1.1g Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.15mg 0.06mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 19mg Fruit preserves
Sodium 1mg 32mg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.128mg 0.04mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.016mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.076mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.036mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.02mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.02mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Figs
Folate 6µg 11µg Fruit preserves
Choline 4.7mg 10.2mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.038g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.024mg 0.023mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.017mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg 0.03mg
Methionine 0.006mg 0.001mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.028mg 0.021mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg 0.014mg Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Fruit preserves
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
9%
Figs
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.