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Figs vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Figs and Orange different?

  • Orange has more Vitamin C, and Folate than Figs.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange is 57% higher.
  • Figs contain 2 times more Sugar than Orange. While Figs contain 16.26g of Sugar, Orange contains only 9.35g.

Figs, raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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
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%
Orange
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.2%
Contains more IronIron +270%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +412%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
~equal in Phosphorus ~14mg

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
5
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%
Orange
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 177% 14% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2560%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Orange
2
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.2%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
~equal in Water ~86.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
2
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Orange
1
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +187%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +476%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Orange Opinion
Calories 74kcal 47kcal Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.94g Orange
Fats 0.3g 0.12g Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 53.2mg Orange
Net carbs 16.28g 9.35g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 11.75g Figs
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 40mg Orange
Potassium 232mg 181mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.1mg Figs
Sugar 16.26g 9.35g Orange
Fiber 2.9g 2.4g Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.045mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.07mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 14mg
Sodium 1mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin A 142IU 225IU Orange
Vitamin A 7µg 11µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.18mg Orange
Manganese 0.128mg 0.025mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.087mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.04mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.282mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.25mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Figs
Folate 6µg 30µg Orange
Choline 4.7mg 8.4mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.023g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.025g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.024mg 0.015mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.033mg 0.023mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.006mg 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.028mg 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.011mg 0.018mg Orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Orange
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
22%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs 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 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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.