Figs vs. Papaya
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Papaya
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
papaya
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and papaya:
- Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, papaya contains more folate.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Papaya has 52% less sugar than fig.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Papaya has 42% less calories than fig - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is similar to papaya for protein, carbs and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for papaya, 4:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Papaya has 44% less carbohydrates than fig - papaya has 10.8g 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 71% more dietary fiber than papaya - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Papaya has 52% less sugar than fig - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Papaya and figs contain similar amounts of protein - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both papaya and figs are low in saturated fat - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 29 times more Vitamin C than fig - papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has 571% more Vitamin A than fig - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Papaya and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Papaya and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, papaya contains more folate. Both figs and papaya contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Figs | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 37 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 75% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Papaya and figs contain similar amounts of iron - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 27% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Figs | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 5.47 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.02 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.02 mg |
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 | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 274 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 89 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1828 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Figs | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.011 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 papaya or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Papaya has 40% less calories than fig - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does papaya or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, papaya has 40% fewer carbohydrates than fig - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.