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Elderberry vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Elderberry and Figs?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B6 in Elderberry is higher than in Figs.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 38% more.
  • Figs contain 4 times less Iron than Elderberry. Elderberry contains 1.6mg of Iron, while Figs contain 0.37mg.

We used Elderberries, raw and Figs, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 0% 3.3%
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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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +332.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
~equal in Calcium ~35mg

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.
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 120% 36% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
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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
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.6%
~equal in Carbs ~19.18g
~equal in Water ~79.11g
~equal in Other ~0.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.247 g
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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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Figs Opinion
Calories 73kcal 74kcal Figs
Protein 0.66g 0.75g Figs
Fats 0.5g 0.3g Elderberry
Vitamin C 36mg 2mg Elderberry
Net carbs 11.4g 16.28g Figs
Carbs 18.4g 19.18g Figs
Magnesium 5mg 17mg Figs
Calcium 38mg 35mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 232mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.37mg Elderberry
Sugar 16.26g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 2.9g Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.07mg Figs
Zinc 0.11mg 0.15mg Figs
Phosphorus 39mg 14mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 1mg Figs
Vitamin A 600IU 142IU Elderberry
Vitamin A 30µg 7µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.06mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.05mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.4mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.113mg Elderberry
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Folate 6µg 6µg
Choline 4.7mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.06g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.066g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.144g Elderberry
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.006mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg 0.024mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.023mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg 0.033mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.014mg 0.006mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.018mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg 0.028mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg 0.011mg Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elderberry Figs
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
20%
Elderberry
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.

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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/nutrients
  2. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.