Figs vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and figs are high in potassium.
- Fig has more thiamin.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Ginger root has signficantly less sugar than fig.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger root and figs contain similar amounts of calories - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to ginger root for fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 100% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger root and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g 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 45% more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root has signficantly less sugar than fig - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and figs contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and figs are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root has 150% more Vitamin C than fig - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than ginger root - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin. Both figs and ginger root contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Figs | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 119% more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root and figs contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and figs are high in potassium. Ginger root has 79% more potassium than fig - ginger root has 415mg 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 ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Figs | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.12 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 Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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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% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ginger root or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger root and figs contain similar amounts of calories - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does ginger root or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger root and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or figs contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and figs are high in potassium. Ginger root has 80% more potassium than fig - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.