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Pomegranate vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pomegranate and Figs

  • Pomegranate is higher than Figs in Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Pomegranate contains 6 times more Folate than Figs. While Pomegranate contains 38µg of Folate, Figs contain only 6µg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Pomegranate is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pomegranates, 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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
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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 CopperCopper +125.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~equal in Potassium ~232mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.128mg

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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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 +410%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +248.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.7%
~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% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 ProteinProtein +122.7%
Contains more FatsFats +290%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
~equal in Carbs ~19.18g
~equal in Water ~79.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
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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 +40.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Figs Opinion
Calories 83kcal 74kcal Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 0.75g Pomegranate
Fats 1.17g 0.3g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 2mg Pomegranate
Net carbs 14.7g 16.28g Figs
Carbs 18.7g 19.18g Figs
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Figs
Calcium 10mg 35mg Figs
Potassium 236mg 232mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.3mg 0.37mg Figs
Sugar 13.67g 16.26g Pomegranate
Fiber 4g 2.9g Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg 0.07mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 0.15mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 14mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 1mg Figs
Vitamin A 0IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.11mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.06mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.05mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.3mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.113mg Figs
Vitamin K 16.4µg 4.7µg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg 6µg Pomegranate
Choline 7.6mg 4.7mg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.12g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 0.066g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate 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
15%
Pomegranate
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.