Figs vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and pineapple:
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pineapple has more folate.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple has 32% less calories than fig - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is similar to pineapple for protein, carbs and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 95% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple has 32% less carbohydrates than fig - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 107% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple has 39% less sugar than fig - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and figs contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and figs are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 22 times more Vitamin C than fig - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more folate. Both figs and pineapple contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Figs | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 169% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and figs contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 113% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg 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 pineapple per 100 grams.
| Figs | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.023 G |
Customize your serving size
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple has 30% less calories than fig - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does pineapple or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple has 30% fewer carbohydrates than fig - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.