Figs vs Starfruit – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing figs to starfruit, we picked the figs.
Why?
In terms of macros, figs have more fiber and carbs and, for what it’s worth which isn’t much because the numbers are tiny, starfruit has more protein, technically. Still, this one adds up to a first-round win for figs.
In the category of vitamins, figs have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, and K, while starfruit has more of vitamins B5, B9, C, and E, yielding a 7:4 win to figs here.
Looking at minerals, figs have more calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while starfruit has more copper and selenium, allowing figs to win this one by a tidy margin as well.
In other considerations, figs also have more polyphenols, so that’s another point in their favor.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for figs, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
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