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Figs vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Figs and Pomegranate

  • Pomegranate is higher than Figs in Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Figs contain 4 times more Calcium than Pomegranate. While Figs contain 35mg of Calcium, Pomegranate contains only 10mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Pomegranate is lower.

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

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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
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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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
~equal in Potassium ~236mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.119mg

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +410%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +248.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.053mg
~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
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.7%
Contains more FatsFats +290%
~equal in Carbs ~18.7g
~equal in Water ~77.93g

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
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Pomegranate Opinion
Calories 74kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Protein 0.75g 1.67g Pomegranate
Fats 0.3g 1.17g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 2mg 10.2mg Pomegranate
Net carbs 16.28g 14.7g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 18.7g Figs
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 10mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 236mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.37mg 0.3mg Figs
Sugar 16.26g 13.67g Pomegranate
Fiber 2.9g 4g Pomegranate
Copper 0.07mg 0.158mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.15mg 0.35mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 14mg 36mg Pomegranate
Sodium 1mg 3mg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Figs
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.6mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.128mg 0.119mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.067mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.053mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.293mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.075mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 16.4µg Pomegranate
Folate 6µg 38µg Pomegranate
Choline 4.7mg 7.6mg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.12g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.079g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Pomegranate
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
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.