Figs vs. Grapefruit
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Grapefruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
grapefruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and grapefruit:
- Fig has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Grapefruit has 58% less sugar than fig.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Grapefruit has 43% less calories than fig - fig has 74 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is similar to grapefruit for protein, carbs and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for grapefruit, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Grapefruit has 44% less carbohydrates than fig - fig has 19.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 81% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Grapefruit has 58% less sugar than fig - fig has 16.3g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Figs and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - fig has 0.75g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both figs and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - fig has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than fig - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 729% more Vitamin A than fig - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Figs and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Figs and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both figs and grapefruit contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Figs | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.262 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.053 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 59% more calcium than grapefruit - fig has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Figs and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - fig has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 72% more potassium than grapefruit - fig has 232mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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, fig has more quercetin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more luteolin than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 5.47 mg | 0.33 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.6 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.01 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, both figs and grapefruit contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Figs | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 686 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 5 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1419 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Figs | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.029 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Figs (Figs, raw) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) .
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FAQ
Does figs or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Grapefruit has 40% less calories than fig - fig has 74 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does figs or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, grapefruit has 40% fewer carbohydrates than fig - fig has 19.2g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.