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Watermelon vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Watermelon and Figs

  • Watermelon is higher in Vitamin C, yet Figs are higher in Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Watermelon contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Figs. While Watermelon contains 8.1mg of Vitamin C, Figs contain only 2mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Watermelon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Watermelon, 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.
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.1%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +236.8%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.1%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +236.8%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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 A +300.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +305%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
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 A +300.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +305%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Contains more Other +175%
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 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 Water +15.6%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Contains more Other +175%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188%
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Figs Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 16.28g Figs
Protein 0.61g 0.75g Figs
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Figs
Carbs 7.55g 19.18g Figs
Calories 30kcal 74kcal Figs
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 16.26g Watermelon
Fiber 0.4g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 7mg 35mg Figs
Iron 0.24mg 0.37mg Figs
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Figs
Phosphorus 11mg 14mg Figs
Potassium 112mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.042mg 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.038mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU 142IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 7µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 8.1mg 2mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 3µg 6µg Figs
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.006mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg 0.024mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.018mg 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.062mg 0.03mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg 0.006mg
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.016mg 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.006mg 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.06g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon 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
9%
Watermelon
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.