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Figs vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Figs and Sugar

  • Figs are richer than Sugar in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Figs is 12% higher.
  • Figs contain less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Figs, raw and Sugars, granulated.

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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
8
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%
Sugar
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11500%
Contains more IronIron +640%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~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
11
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%
Sugar
0
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
4
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Sugar
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +395450%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +421.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Sugar Opinion
Calories 74kcal 387kcal Sugar
Protein 0.75g 0g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0g Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Figs
Net carbs 16.28g 99.98g Sugar
Carbs 19.18g 99.98g Sugar
Magnesium 17mg 0mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 1mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 2mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.05mg Figs
Sugar 16.26g 99.8g Figs
Fiber 2.9g 0g Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.007mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.01mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 0mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Figs
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.004mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Sugar
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.019mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Figs
Folate 6µg 0µg Figs
Choline 4.7mg 0mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0g 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 Sugar
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
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.