Figs vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and cherry tomato:
- Both cherry tomato and figs are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato has 3.6 times less calories than fig.
- Cherry tomato has 5 times less carbohydrates than fig.
- Cherry tomato has more folate.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Fig has signficantly more calcium than cherry tomato.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato has 3.6 times less calories than fig - cherry tomato has 16 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for cherry tomato, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 66% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has 5 times less carbohydrates than fig - cherry tomato has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 222% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has signficantly less sugar than fig - fig has 16.3g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cherry tomato and figs contain similar amounts of protein - cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cherry tomato and figs are low in saturated fat - cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 700% more Vitamin C than fig - cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 971% more Vitamin A than fig - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Figs and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Figs and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cherry tomato has more folate. Both figs and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Figs | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has signficantly more calcium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Cherry tomato and figs contain similar amounts of iron - cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both cherry tomato and figs are high in potassium. Cherry tomato is very similar to cherry tomato for potassium - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both figs and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Figs | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.073 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Figs (Figs, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cherry tomato or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato has 3.6 times less calories than fig - cherry tomato has 16 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does cherry tomato or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has 5 times fewer carbohydrates than fig - cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cherry tomato or figs contain more potassium?
Both cherry tomato and figs are high in potassium. Cherry tomato is very similar to cherry tomato for potassium - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.