Comparing Nutrients in 500 calories Stewed Dried Figs VS Valencia Oranges

Weight per 500 calories

• Stewed Dried Figs: 467g
• Valencia Oranges: 1020g

Stewed Dried Figs have 2.2 times more energy per 100g than Valencia Oranges. It has average energy density when compared to other foods. Raw Valencia Oranges having low energy density.

Which food has more nutrients per 500 calories - Stewed Dried Figs or Valencia Oranges?

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Stewed Dried Figs	5%	3%	92%
Valencia Oranges	8%	5%	87%

Macro Nutrients

	Stewed Dried Figs	Valencia Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	17.2% 500kcal	17.2% 500kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.93% 1.87g	3.16% 3.06g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.91% 0.29g	1.1% 0.36g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	10.2% 0.16g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	4.1% 0.7g	2.64% 0.45g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	99% 129g	93% 121g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	150% 109g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	51.6% 19.6g	67% 25.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	12% 6.64g	19% 10.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Stewed Dried Figs	Valencia Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	13.6% 122μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.3% 0.051mg	74% 0.89mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	39.5% 0.51mg	31.4% 0.41mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	18.7% 3mg	17.5% 2.8mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	12% 0.59mg	51% 2.55mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	48% 0.62mg	49.5% 0.64mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	1.17% 4.67μg	99% 398μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	23% 20.6mg	550% 495mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	4.67% 0.7mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	26% 31.3μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Stewed Dried Figs	Valencia Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	32.7% 327mg	41% 408mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	64.4% 0.58mg	42% 0.38mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	51.4% 4.1mg	11.5% 0.92mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	32.3% 136mg	24.3% 102mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	44.7% 1.03mg	10.2% 0.23mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	19.4% 136mg	24.8% 173mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	40.4% 1374mg	53.7% 1827mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.7% 0.93μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.25% 18.7mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	10% 1.12mg	5.57% 0.61mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	8.8% 326g	24% 881g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 500 calories of Stewed Dried Figs vs Valencia Oranges:

• Stewed Dried Figs have 1.3 times more Vitamin B2 than Raw Valencia Oranges.
• While Raw Valencia Oranges contain more Vitamin A, 17.3 times more Vitamin B1, 4.3 times more Vitamin B5, 85.2 times more Vitamin B9 and 24.1 times more Vitamin C than Stewed Dried Figs.
• Both Stewed Dried Figs and Raw Valencia Oranges have similar amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6 per 500 kcal.
• Both Stewed Dried Figs as well as Raw Valencia Oranges have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 500 kcal.

Comparing minerals per 500 calories for Stewed Dried Figs vs Valencia Oranges:

• Stewed Dried Figs have 1.5 times more Copper, 4.5 times more Iron, 1.3 times more Magnesium, 4.4 times more Manganese and 1.8 times more Zinc than Raw Valencia Oranges.
• While Raw Valencia Oranges contain 1.3 times more Phosphorus, 1.3 times more Potassium and 2.7 times more Water than Stewed Dried Figs.
• Both Stewed Dried Figs and Raw Valencia Oranges have similar amounts of Calcium per 500 kcal.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 500 calories:

• Raw Valencia Oranges contain more Omega 3, 1.3 times more Fiber and 1.6 times more Protein than Stewed Dried Figs.
• Both Stewed Dried Figs and Raw Valencia Oranges have similar amounts of Energy and Carbohydrate per 500 kcal.
• Both Stewed Dried Figs as well as Raw Valencia Oranges have insufficient amounts of Fat, Omega 6, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 500 kcal.