Figs vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and spirulina:
- Both spirulina and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fig has 43.1 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Spirulina has 4.2 times less sugar than fig.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and fig has 74% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 25% |
| Fat | 3% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Spirulina and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both spirulina and figs are high in dietary fiber. Spirulina has 24% more dietary fiber than fig - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spirulina has 4.2 times less sugar than fig - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 75 times more protein than fig - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fig has 43.1 times less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has 405% more Vitamin C than fig - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has 314% more Vitamin A than fig - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 44 times more Vitamin E than fig - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has 443% more Vitamin K than fig - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Figs | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 243% more calcium than fig - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 76 times more iron than fig - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both spirulina and figs are high in potassium. Spirulina has 488% more potassium than fig - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 1.254 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 spirulina or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and fig has 70% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Is spirulina or figs better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 75 times more protein than fig - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Does spirulina or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, spirulina and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - spirulina has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does spirulina or figs contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than fig - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
Does spirulina or figs contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 76 times more iron than fig - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
Does spirulina or figs contain more potassium?
Both spirulina and figs are high in potassium. Spirulina has 490% more potassium than fig - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.