Figs vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are figs and tomatoes different?
- Figs have more fiber; however, tomatoes are richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Tomatoes cover your daily need for vitamin A, 14% more than figs.
- Figs have 6 times more sugar than tomatoes. Figs have 16.26g of sugar, while tomatoes have 2.63g.
- Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of tomatoes is 23.
Figs, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +237.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +585% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +390.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +68.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +393.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 13.7mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.2g | 7% |
| Carbs | 19.18g | 3.89g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.089mg | 4% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 18kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 7.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.114mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.594mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.75g | 0.88g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.28g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Potassium | 232mg | 237mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 16.26g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.066g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.144g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.024mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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.