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Java plum vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Java plum and Figs

  • Java plum is richer in Vitamin C, yet Figs are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Java plum is 14% higher.

Food types used in this article are Java-plum, (jambolan), 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 11% 5.7% 7% 7.1% 0% 0% 7.3% 1.8% 0% 0%
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.7%
Contains more IronIron +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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 48% 0.18% 0% 0% 1.5% 2.8% 4.9% 0% 8.8% 0% 0% 0% 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 +615%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 83%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 83.13 g
Other: 0.36 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 +30.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.3%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%
~equal in Protein ~0.75g
~equal in Water ~79.11g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Java plum Figs Opinion
Calories 60kcal 74kcal Figs
Protein 0.72g 0.75g Figs
Fats 0.23g 0.3g Figs
Vitamin C 14.3mg 2mg Java plum
Net carbs 15.56g 16.28g Figs
Carbs 15.56g 19.18g Figs
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Figs
Calcium 19mg 35mg Figs
Potassium 79mg 232mg Figs
Iron 0.19mg 0.37mg Figs
Sugar 16.26g Java plum
Fiber 2.9g Figs
Copper 0.07mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg Figs
Phosphorus 17mg 14mg Java plum
Sodium 14mg 1mg Figs
Vitamin A 3IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.26mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.113mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Folate 6µg Figs
Choline 4.7mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g Java plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Java plum 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
5%
Java plum
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Java plum
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Java plum
Java plum is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Java plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168150/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.