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Fruit preserves vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fruit preserves and Figs?

  • Fruit preserves are richer in Vitamin C, while Figs are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Figs have 3 times less Sugar than Fruit preserves. Fruit preserves have 48.5g of Sugar, while Figs have 16.26g.

We used Jams and preserves and Figs, raw types in this comparison.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Figs
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 IronIron +32.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220%

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Figs
Figs
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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 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +117%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +465%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.11mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Figs
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 CarbsCarbs +259%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.7%
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more WaterWater +159.6%
Contains more OtherOther +187%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Figs
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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Figs Opinion
Calories 278kcal 74kcal Fruit preserves
Protein 0.37g 0.75g Figs
Fats 0.07g 0.3g Figs
Vitamin C 8.8mg 2mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 67.76g 16.28g Fruit preserves
Carbs 68.86g 19.18g Fruit preserves
Magnesium 4mg 17mg Figs
Calcium 20mg 35mg Figs
Potassium 77mg 232mg Figs
Iron 0.49mg 0.37mg Fruit preserves
Sugar 48.5g 16.26g Figs
Fiber 1.1g 2.9g Figs
Copper 0.1mg 0.07mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.06mg 0.15mg Figs
Phosphorus 19mg 14mg Fruit preserves
Sodium 32mg 1mg Figs
Vitamin A 0IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.11mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.04mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 2µg 0.2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.05mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.113mg Figs
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Figs
Folate 11µg 6µg Fruit preserves
Choline 10.2mg 4.7mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.06g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.144g Figs
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.006mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.037mg 0.033mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg 0.03mg
Methionine 0.001mg 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.018mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.014mg 0.011mg Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves 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
6%
Fruit preserves
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.