Figs vs. Honey
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Honey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
honey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and honey:
- Fig has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Fig has signficantly more calcium than honey.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Honey (Honey) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honey is high in calories and fig has 76% less calories than honey - honey has 304 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to honey for fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for honey, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 100% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honey is high in carbohydrates and fig has 77% less carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honey are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than honey - honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honey is high in sugar and fig has 80% less sugar than honey - honey has 82.1g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honey and figs contain similar amounts of protein - honey has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both figs and honey are low in saturated fat - fig has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honey and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than honey - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Figs and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Figs and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both figs and honey contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Figs | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has signficantly more calcium than honey - honey has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Honey and figs contain similar amounts of iron - honey has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 346% more potassium than honey - honey has 52mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
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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 honey or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Honey is high in calories and fig has 80% less calories than honey - honey has 304 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does honey or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honey is high in carbohydrates and fig has 80% fewer carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honey are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.