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Purple mangosteen vs. Common fig — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Purple mangosteen and Common fig?

  • Purple mangosteen is richer in Folate, while Common fig is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Common fig has 5 times less Folate than Purple mangosteen. Purple mangosteen has 31µg of Folate, while Common fig has 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.
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen
1
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9
Common fig
Common fig
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +383.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Manganese +25.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.07
Purple mangosteen
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Common fig
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Calcium +191.7%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +383.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Manganese +25.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.07

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.
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen
3
:
7
Common fig
Common fig
Contains more Vitamin C +45%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +527.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Common fig
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 C +45%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +527.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen
2
:
3
Common fig
Common fig
Contains more Fats +93.3%
Contains more Protein +82.9%
Contains more Other +312.5%
Equal in Carbs - 19.18
Equal in Water - 79.11
Purple mangosteen
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Common fig
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Fats +93.3%
Contains more Protein +82.9%
Contains more Other +312.5%
Equal in Carbs - 19.18
Equal in Water - 79.11

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Purple mangosteen Common fig
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 Purple mangosteen Common fig Opinion
Net carbs 16.11g 16.28g Common fig
Protein 0.41g 0.75g Common fig
Fats 0.58g 0.3g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 17.91g 19.18g Common fig
Calories 73kcal 74kcal Common fig
Sugar 16.26g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 1.8g 2.9g Common fig
Calcium 12mg 35mg Common fig
Iron 0.3mg 0.37mg Common fig
Magnesium 13mg 17mg Common fig
Phosphorus 8mg 14mg Common fig
Potassium 48mg 232mg Common fig
Sodium 7mg 1mg Common fig
Zinc 0.21mg 0.15mg Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.069mg 0.07mg Common fig
Manganese 0.102mg 0.128mg Common fig
Selenium 0.2µg Common fig
Vitamin A 35IU 142IU Common fig
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Common fig
Vitamin E 0.11mg Common fig
Vitamin C 2.9mg 2mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.06mg Common fig
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.05mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.4mg Common fig
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.3mg Common fig
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.113mg Common fig
Folate 31µg 6µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin K 4.7µg Common fig
Tryptophan 0.006mg Common fig
Threonine 0.024mg Common fig
Isoleucine 0.023mg Common fig
Leucine 0.033mg Common fig
Lysine 0.03mg Common fig
Methionine 0.006mg Common fig
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Common fig
Valine 0.028mg Common fig
Histidine 0.011mg Common fig
Saturated Fat 0.06g Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g Common fig
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g Common fig

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purple mangosteen Common fig
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
9%
Common fig
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Purple mangosteen
11%
Common fig

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Common fig
Common fig contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Common fig
Common fig is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Common fig
Common fig is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Common fig
Common fig is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/nutrients
  2. Common fig - 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.