Egg vs. Figs
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Figs
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
figs
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and figs:
- Egg has 25.6 times less carbohydrates than fig.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than fig, however, fig contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, fig contains more niacin.
- Egg has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Fig has 51.1 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Figs (Figs, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and fig has 48% less calories than egg - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to figs per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for figs, 4:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 93% |
| Fat | 62% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 25.6 times less carbohydrates than fig - egg has 0.72g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in figs are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg has signficantly less sugar than fig - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than fig - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fig has 51.1 times less saturated fat than egg - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and figs are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and fig has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fig has more Vitamin C than egg - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 21 times more Vitamin A than fig - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than fig - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, fig contains more niacin. Both egg and figs contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Egg | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 60% more calcium than fig - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 373% more iron than fig - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 68% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than fig per 100 grams, however, fig contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 9 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 85 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Egg | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.144 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.144 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.
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FAQ
Does egg or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and fig has 50% less calories than egg - egg has 143 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Is egg or figs better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than fig - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Does egg or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 25.6 times fewer carbohydrates than fig - egg has 0.72g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in figs are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.