Figs vs. Orange
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Orange
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
orange
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and orange:
- Both orange and figs are high in dietary fiber.
- Fig has more Vitamin B6.
- Fig is a great source of potassium.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange has 38% less calories than fig - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is similar to orange for protein, carbs and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for orange, 6:91:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange has 40% less carbohydrates than fig - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in orange are made of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both orange and figs are high in dietary fiber. Fig has 21% more dietary fiber than orange - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange has 44% less sugar than fig - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange and figs contain similar amounts of protein - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and figs are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 21 times more Vitamin C than fig - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Figs and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more Vitamin B6. Both figs and orange contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Figs | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange and figs contain similar amounts of calcium - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Orange and figs contain similar amounts of iron - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 37% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg 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 orange contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Figs | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 71 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 129 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Figs | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.031 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 orange or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange has 40% less calories than fig - orange has 46 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does orange or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange has 40% fewer carbohydrates than fig - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in orange are made of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.