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Jackfruit vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jackfruit and Figs

  • Jackfruit has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Figs are higher in Fiber.
  • Jackfruit covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 17% more than Figs.
  • Jackfruit has 7 times more Vitamin C than Figs. While Jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C, Figs have only 2mg.
  • Figs have less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jackfruit, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
Figs
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.8%
Contains more IronIron +60.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

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 46% 6.6% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 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 +585%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Figs
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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 ProteinProtein +129.3%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.2%
Contains more OtherOther +40.9%
~equal in Water ~79.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Figs
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +134.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jackfruit Figs Opinion
Calories 95kcal 74kcal Jackfruit
Protein 1.72g 0.75g Jackfruit
Fats 0.64g 0.3g Jackfruit
Vitamin C 13.7mg 2mg Jackfruit
Net carbs 21.75g 16.28g Jackfruit
Carbs 23.25g 19.18g Jackfruit
Magnesium 29mg 17mg Jackfruit
Calcium 24mg 35mg Figs
Potassium 448mg 232mg Jackfruit
Iron 0.23mg 0.37mg Figs
Sugar 19.08g 16.26g Figs
Fiber 1.5g 2.9g Figs
Copper 0.076mg 0.07mg Jackfruit
Zinc 0.13mg 0.15mg Figs
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Phosphorus 21mg 14mg Jackfruit
Sodium 2mg 1mg Figs
Vitamin A 110IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A 5µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.11mg Jackfruit
Manganese 0.043mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.06mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.05mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.4mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.113mg Jackfruit
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Folate 24µg 6µg Jackfruit
Choline 4.7mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.195g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.066g Jackfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.144g Figs
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0.006mg Jackfruit
Threonine 0.086mg 0.024mg Jackfruit
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.023mg Jackfruit
Leucine 0.103mg 0.033mg Jackfruit
Lysine 0.069mg 0.03mg Jackfruit
Methionine 0.034mg 0.006mg Jackfruit
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.018mg Jackfruit
Valine 0.086mg 0.028mg Jackfruit
Histidine 0.034mg 0.011mg Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit 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
17%
Jackfruit
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.