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Grapefruit vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Grapefruit and Figs

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Figs has more Fiber.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 32% higher.
  • Figs contain 8 times less Vitamin A RAE than Grapefruit. Grapefruit contains 58µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Figs contain 7µg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Grapefruit is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Figs, 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.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
2
:
8
Figs
Figs
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Iron +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Manganese +481.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Grapefruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Iron +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Manganese +481.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
4
:
6
Figs
Figs
Contains more Vitamin A +709.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1460%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Grapefruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +709.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1460%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
2
:
3
Figs
Figs
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.9%
Contains more Other +78.4%
Equal in Protein - 0.75
Grapefruit
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.9%
Contains more Other +78.4%
Equal in Protein - 0.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
1
:
2
Figs
Figs
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
Grapefruit
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Figs Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 16.28g Figs
Protein 0.77g 0.75g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 0.3g Figs
Carbs 10.66g 19.18g Figs
Calories 42kcal 74kcal Figs
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 16.26g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 22mg 35mg Figs
Iron 0.08mg 0.37mg Figs
Magnesium 9mg 17mg Figs
Phosphorus 18mg 14mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 0mg 1mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.032mg 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.022mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.1µg 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 1150IU 142IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 7µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.11mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 13µg 6µg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.006mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.015mg 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.019mg 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.007mg 0.006mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.015mg 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.008mg 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.06g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Figs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Grapefruit
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.