Figs vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and peas:
- Both peas and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pea has 65% less sugar than fig.
- Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, fig contains more pantothenic acid.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peas and figs contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to peas for fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peas and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both peas and figs are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 97% more dietary fiber than fig - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pea has 65% less sugar than fig - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 623% more protein than fig - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and figs are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 19 times more Vitamin C than fig - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has 443% more Vitamin A than fig - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Peas and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 428% more Vitamin K than fig - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, fig contains more pantothenic acid. Both figs and peas contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Figs | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 40% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 297% more iron than fig - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and figs are high in potassium. Pea has a little more potassium (5%) than fig by weight - pea has 244mg 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 | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 2477 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both figs and peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Figs | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.152 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does peas or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Peas and figs contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does peas or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peas and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or figs contain more potassium?
Both peas and figs are high in potassium. Pea has a little more potassium ( 10%) than fig by weight - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.