Apple Cider vs. Figs
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Figs
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple cider
versus
figs
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and figs:
- Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Figs (Figs, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apple cider has 38% less calories than fig - fig has 74 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is heavier in carbs and similar to figs for protein and fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for figs, 4:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 93% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apple cider has 41% less carbohydrates than fig - fig has 19.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than apple cider - fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Apple cider has 41% less sugar than fig - fig has 16.3g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Figs and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - fig has 0.75g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both figs and apple cider are low in saturated fat - fig has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Figs and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than apple cider - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Figs and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Figs and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple Cider | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.3 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 338% more calcium than apple cider - fig has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Figs and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - fig has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than apple cider - fig has 232mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg 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, both apple cider and figs contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apple Cider | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 9 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 85 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than apple cider per 100 grams.
| Apple Cider | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.144 G |
| Total | 0.033 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Figs (Figs, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does figs or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Apple cider has 40% less calories than fig - fig has 74 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does figs or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple cider has 40% fewer carbohydrates than fig - fig has 19.2g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.