Figs vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and chicken breast:
- Both chicken breast and figs are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken breast has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and fig has 55% less calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 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 chicken breast per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:92:4 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than fig - fig has 19.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has signficantly less sugar than fig - fig has 16.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 40 times more protein than fig - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken breast and figs contain similar amounts of saturated fat - chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fig has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fig has more Vitamin C than chicken breast - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken breast and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than fig - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both figs and chicken breast contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Figs | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 133% more calcium than chicken breast - chicken breast has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 181% more iron than fig - chicken breast has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken breast and figs are high in potassium. Chicken breast has a little more potassium (10%) than fig by weight - chicken breast has 256mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.59 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.65 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Figs (Figs, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chicken breast or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and fig has 60% less calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Is chicken breast or figs better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 40 times more protein than fig - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Does figs or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than fig - fig has 19.2g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does chicken breast or figs contain more potassium?
Both chicken breast and figs are high in potassium. Chicken breast has a little more potassium ( 10%) than fig by weight - chicken breast has 256mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.