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Mulberry vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mulberry and Figs different?

  • Mulberry has more Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin E than Figs.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Mulberry is 38% higher.
  • Mulberry contains 8 times more Vitamin E than Figs. While Mulberry contains 0.87mg of Vitamin E , Figs contain only 0.11mg.
  • Mulberry has less Sugar.

Mulberries, raw and Figs, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
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Figs
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 70% 13% 17% 18% 2% 4% 20% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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.
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Figs
Contains more Vitamin E +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin K +66%
Contains more Vitamin A +468%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%
Equal in Folate - 6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 18% 0% 122% 8% 24% 12% 0% 12% 5% 0% 20%
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 E +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin K +66%
Contains more Vitamin A +468%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +95.7%
Equal in Water - 79.11
Equal in Other - 0.66
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +95.7%
Equal in Water - 79.11
Equal in Other - 0.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%
10% 15% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.207 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mulberry Figs Opinion
Net carbs 8.1g 16.28g Figs
Protein 1.44g 0.75g Mulberry
Fats 0.39g 0.3g Mulberry
Carbs 9.8g 19.18g Figs
Calories 43kcal 74kcal Figs
Sugar 8.1g 16.26g Mulberry
Fiber 1.7g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 39mg 35mg Mulberry
Iron 1.85mg 0.37mg Mulberry
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Mulberry
Phosphorus 38mg 14mg Mulberry
Potassium 194mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 10mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.12mg 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.06mg 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Mulberry
Vitamin A 25IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.11mg Mulberry
Vitamin C 36.4mg 2mg Mulberry
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.05mg Mulberry
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.4mg Mulberry
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin K 7.8µg 4.7µg Mulberry
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
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.06g Mulberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.041g 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.207g 0.144g Mulberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mulberry 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
18%
Mulberry
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Mulberry
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Mulberry
Mulberry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.