Milk vs. Figs
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Figs
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
figs
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and figs:
- Fig has 19.9 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Milk has 69% less sugar than fig.
- Milk has 75% less carbohydrates than fig.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, fig contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Figs (Figs, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Milk has 32% less calories than fig - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to figs per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for figs, 4:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 93% |
| Fat | 35% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 75% less carbohydrates than fig - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in figs are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Milk has 69% less sugar than fig - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 340% more protein than fig - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fig has 19.9 times less saturated fat than milk - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and figs are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and figs are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 686% more Vitamin A than fig - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than fig - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Milk and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, fig contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both milk and figs contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Milk | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 243% more calcium than fig - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Milk and figs contain similar amounts of iron - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 66% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg 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, fig has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.144 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.144 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does milk or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Milk has 30% less calories than fig - milk has 50 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does milk or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 80% fewer carbohydrates than fig - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in figs are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does milk or figs contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than fig - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.