Figs vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and peanuts:
- Both figs and peanuts are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Peanut has 70% less sugar than fig.
- Peanut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Peanut is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peanut is high in calories and fig has 87% less calories than peanut - fig has 74 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 14% |
| Fat | 3% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Figs and peanuts contain similar amounts of carbs - fig has 19.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both figs and peanuts are high in dietary fiber. Peanut has 190% more dietary fiber than fig - fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peanut has 70% less sugar than fig - fig has 16.3g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than fig - fig has 0.75g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and fig has 99% less saturated fat than peanut - fig has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and figs are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fig has more Vitamin C than peanut - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than peanut - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has 43 times more Vitamin E than fig - fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Figs and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Figs | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 97 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut is a great source of calcium and it has 66% more calcium than fig - fig has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has 327% more iron than fig - fig has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both figs and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 173% more potassium than fig - fig has 232mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 9.715 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 9.719 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 figs or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Peanut is high in calories and fig has 90% less calories than peanut - fig has 74 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does figs or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, figs and peanuts contain similar amounts of carbs - fig has 19.2g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does figs or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both figs and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 170% more potassium than fig - fig has 232mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.