Figs vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and figs are high in potassium.
- Fig has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, ketchup contains more riboflavin and niacin.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ketchup is high in calories and fig has 27% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is similar to ketchup for protein, carbs and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for ketchup, 4:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 96% |
| Fat | 3% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fig has 30% less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g 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 867% more dietary fiber than ketchup - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and fig has 24% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup and figs contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ketchup and figs are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ketchup and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Ketchup and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, ketchup contains more riboflavin and niacin. Both figs and ketchup contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Figs | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 133% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and figs contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both ketchup and figs are high in potassium. Ketchup has 21% more potassium than fig - ketchup has 281mg 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,
| Figs | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 316 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 161 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Figs | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.039 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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FAQ
Does ketchup or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Ketchup is high in calories and fig has 30% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does ketchup or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fig has 30% fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or figs contain more potassium?
Both ketchup and figs are high in potassium. Ketchup has 20% more potassium than fig - ketchup has 281mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.