Figs vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and tomato sauce:
- Both tomato sauce and figs are high in potassium.
- Fig has more thiamin, however, tomato sauce contains more niacin.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato sauce has 3.5 times less sugar than fig.
- Tomato sauce has 68% less calories than fig.
- Tomato sauce has 72% less carbohydrates than fig.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato sauce has 68% less calories than fig - tomato sauce has 24 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato sauce per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 74% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato sauce has 72% less carbohydrates than fig - tomato sauce has 5.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 93% more dietary fiber than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato sauce has 3.5 times less sugar than fig - tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato sauce and figs contain similar amounts of protein - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato sauce and figs are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato sauce has 250% more Vitamin C than fig - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato sauce and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin, however, tomato sauce contains more niacin. Both figs and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Figs | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 150% more calcium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 159% more iron than fig - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato sauce and figs are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 28% more potassium than fig - tomato sauce has 297mg 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 | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 259 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 24 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both figs and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Figs | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Figs or Tomato Sauce .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Figs (Figs, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does tomato sauce or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato sauce has 70% less calories than fig - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does tomato sauce or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce has 70% fewer carbohydrates than fig - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does tomato sauce or figs contain more potassium?
Both tomato sauce and figs are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 30% more potassium than fig - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.