Figs vs. Granny Smith Apple
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Granny Smith Apple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
granny smith apple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and granny smith apple:
- Both granny smith apple and figs are high in dietary fiber.
- Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Fig has signficantly more calcium than granny smith apple.
- Fig is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Granny smith apple and figs contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is similar to granny smith apple for protein, carbs and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for granny smith apple, 3:94:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Granny Smith Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 94% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granny smith apple and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both granny smith apple and figs are high in dietary fiber. Granny smith apple is very similar to granny smith apple for dietary fiber - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Granny smith apple has 41% less sugar than fig - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Granny smith apple and figs contain similar amounts of protein - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both figs and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - fig has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fig has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Granny smith apple and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both figs and granny smith apple contain significant amounts of folate.
| Figs | Granny Smith Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.126 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has signficantly more calcium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Granny smith apple and figs contain similar amounts of iron - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 93% more potassium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 120mg 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, both figs and granny smith apple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Figs | Granny Smith Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 59 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 64 UG |
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 Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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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% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 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% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does granny smith apple or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Granny smith apple and figs contain similar amounts of calories - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does granny smith apple or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.