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Sugar substitute vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Figs different?

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Figs are richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 84% more than Figs.
  • Sugar substitute has 572 times more Sodium than Figs. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Figs have 1mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Figs, raw types were 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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
:
9
Figs
Figs
Contains more Calcium +2411.4%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +494.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +481.8%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2411.4%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +494.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +481.8%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
0
:
12
Figs
Figs
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +653.3%
Sugar substitute
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Figs
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 B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +653.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
3
:
2
Figs
Figs
Contains more Protein +174.7%
Contains more Carbs +342%
Contains more Other +510.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +765.5%
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Figs
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 +174.7%
Contains more Carbs +342%
Contains more Other +510.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +765.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute Figs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Figs Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 16.28g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0.75g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.3g Figs
Carbs 84.77g 19.18g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 74kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 16.26g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 879mg 35mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.37mg Figs
Magnesium 6mg 17mg Figs
Phosphorus 8mg 14mg Figs
Potassium 39mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 572mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.04mg 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.007mg 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.022mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 6µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.06g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.