Figs vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has 53% less calories than fig.
- Baby carrot has 57% less carbohydrates than fig.
- Baby carrot has 71% less sugar than fig.
- Baby carrot has more folate.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrot has 53% less calories than fig - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein and similar to baby carrots for carbs and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 92% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrot has 57% less carbohydrates than fig - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and figs are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to baby carrot for dietary fiber - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrot has 71% less sugar than fig - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and figs contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and figs are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrots and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 97 times more Vitamin A than fig - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Figs and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more folate. Both figs and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Figs | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrots and figs contain similar amounts of calcium - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 141% more iron than fig - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and figs are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to fig for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg 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 | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 6391 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 358 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Figs | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.057 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 Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrot has 50% less calories than fig - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does baby carrots or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrot has 60% fewer carbohydrates than fig - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does baby carrots or figs contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and figs are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to fig for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.