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Honey vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Honey and Figs

  • Figs are higher than Honey in Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Figs covers your daily Fiber needs 11% more than Honey.
  • Honey contains 5 times more Sugar than Figs. While Honey contains 82.12g of Sugar, Figs contain only 16.26g.

Food varieties used in this article are Honey 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.
Honey
Honey
3
:
7
Figs
Figs
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +346.2%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +346.2%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +60%

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.
Honey
Honey
0
:
10
Figs
Figs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
Honey
1
:
4
Figs
Figs
Contains more Carbs +329.6%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +362.6%
Contains more Other +230%
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 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 Carbs +329.6%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +362.6%
Contains more Other +230%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Figs Opinion
Net carbs 82.2g 16.28g Honey
Protein 0.3g 0.75g Figs
Fats 0g 0.3g Figs
Carbs 82.4g 19.18g Honey
Calories 304kcal 74kcal Honey
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 82.12g 16.26g Figs
Fiber 0.2g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 6mg 35mg Figs
Iron 0.42mg 0.37mg Honey
Magnesium 2mg 17mg Figs
Phosphorus 4mg 14mg Figs
Potassium 52mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 4mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.22mg 0.15mg Honey
Copper 0.036mg 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.08mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Honey
Vitamin A 0IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 2µg 6µg Figs
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.004mg 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.01mg 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.008mg 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.001mg 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.009mg 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.001mg 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0g 0.06g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Honey Figs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2%
Honey
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.