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Mangosteen vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mangosteen and figs?

  • Mangosteen is richer in folate, while figs are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Figs have 5 times less folate than mangosteen. Mangosteen has 31µg of folate, while figs have 6µg.

We used Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack 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 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 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 ZincZinc +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +383.3%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.5%
~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 9.7% 0.67% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 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% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +45%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +527.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 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 +93.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.9%
Contains more OtherOther +312.5%
~equal in Carbs ~19.18g
~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.
Mangosteen Figs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mangosteen Figs DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.113mg 7%
Folate 31µg 6µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.3mg 5%
Potassium 48mg 232mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 2.9g 4%
Calcium 12mg 35mg 2%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.128mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg 1%
Phosphorus 8mg 14mg 1%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.06mg 1%
Protein 0.41g 0.75g 1%
Iron 0.3mg 0.37mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 17mg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.4mg 1%
Calories 73kcal 74kcal 0%
Fats 0.58g 0.3g 0%
Carbs 17.91g 19.18g 0%
Net carbs 16.11g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 16.26g N/A
Copper 0.069mg 0.07mg 0%
Sodium 7mg 1mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.05mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mangosteen 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%
Mangosteen
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mangosteen
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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. Mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.