Figs vs. Pecan
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Pecan
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
pecan
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and pecan:
- Both pecan and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pecan has 3.1 times less sugar than fig.
- Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and fig has 89% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to pecan for protein. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 8% |
| Fat | 3% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pecan and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pecan are made of 68% dietary fiber, 28% sugar and 3% starch, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both pecan and figs are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 231% more dietary fiber than fig - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan has 3.1 times less sugar than fig - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than fig - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and fig has 99% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pecan and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pecan and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both figs and pecan contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Figs | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.167 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.863 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than fig - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 584% more iron than fig - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both pecan and figs are high in potassium. Pecan has 77% more potassium than fig - pecan has 410mg 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 pecan contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Figs | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 29 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 17 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 20.628 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 20.697 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 pecan or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and fig has 90% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does pecan or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pecan and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pecan are made of 70% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does pecan or figs contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than fig - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
Does pecan or figs contain more potassium?
Both pecan and figs are high in potassium. Pecan has 80% more potassium than fig - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.