Banana vs. Figs
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Figs
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
figs
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and figs:
- Both figs and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Banana has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Fig has more beta-carotene than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than fig.
- Fig has signficantly more calcium than banana.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Figs (Figs, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Figs and banana contain similar amounts of calories - fig has 74 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is similar to figs for protein, carbs and fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for figs, 4:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 93% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Figs and banana contain similar amounts of carbs - fig has 19.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both figs and banana are high in dietary fiber. Fig has 12% more dietary fiber than banana - fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Banana has 25% less sugar than fig - fig has 16.3g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Figs and banana contain similar amounts of protein - fig has 0.75g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both figs and banana are low in saturated fat - fig has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has 335% more Vitamin C than fig - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Figs and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Figs and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Figs and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both banana and figs contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Banana | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has signficantly more calcium than banana - fig has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Figs and banana contain similar amounts of iron - fig has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both figs and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 54% more potassium than fig - fig has 232mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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, fig has more beta-carotene than banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than fig per 100 grams.
| Banana | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 85 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 9 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.144 G |
| Total | 0.046 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does figs or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Figs and banana contain similar amounts of calories - fig has 74 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does figs or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, figs and banana contain similar amounts of carbs - fig has 19.2g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does figs or banana contain more potassium?
Both figs and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 50% more potassium than fig - fig has 232mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.