Barley vs. Figs
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Figs
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
figs
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and figs:
- Both barley and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Barley has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Barley has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- Barley is a great source of iron and protein.
- Fig has more beta-carotene than barley, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than fig.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Figs (Figs, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Barley is high in calories and fig has 79% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to figs for fat. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for figs, 4:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 93% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and fig has 75% less carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both barley and figs are high in dietary fiber. Barley has 438% more dietary fiber than fig - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley has signficantly less sugar than fig - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than fig - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both barley and figs are low in saturated fat - barley has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fig has more Vitamin C than barley - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Barley and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Barley and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Barley and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both barley and figs contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Barley | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Barley and figs contain similar amounts of calcium - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 576% more iron than fig - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both barley and figs are high in potassium. Barley has 21% more potassium than fig - barley has 280mg 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, fig has more beta-carotene than barley per 100 grams, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than fig per 100 grams.
| Barley | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 85 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 9 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Barley | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.144 G |
| Total | 0.505 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 barley or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Barley is high in calories and fig has 80% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does barley or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and fig has 80% fewer carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does barley or figs contain more potassium?
Both barley and figs are high in potassium. Barley has 20% more potassium than fig - barley has 280mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.