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Figs vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Figs and Pineapple

  • Figs are higher in Fiber, yet Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Pineapple covers your daily Vitamin C needs 51% more than Figs.
  • Figs contain 3 times more Calcium than Pineapple. While Figs contain 35mg of Calcium, Pineapple contains only 13mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Pineapple is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Figs, raw and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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
7
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 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.8%
Contains more IronIron +27.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +624.2%
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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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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 159% 3.5% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2290%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +17%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.112mg
~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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.9%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.2%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
~equal in Water ~86g

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
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +407.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +260%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Pineapple Opinion
Calories 74kcal 50kcal Figs
Protein 0.75g 0.54g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.12g Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Net carbs 16.28g 11.72g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 13.12g Figs
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 13mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 109mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.29mg Figs
Sugar 16.26g 9.85g Pineapple
Fiber 2.9g 1.4g Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.15mg 0.12mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 8mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 142IU 58IU Figs
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.02mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.032mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.5mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.213mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.112mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.7µg Figs
Folate 6µg 18µg Pineapple
Choline 4.7mg 5.5mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.013g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.04g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.005mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg 0.019mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.019mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg 0.024mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg 0.026mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.028mg 0.024mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg 0.01mg Figs
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Pineapple
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
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.6)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.