Figs vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and macadamia nut:
- Both macadamia nut and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Macadamia nut has 75% less sugar than fig.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Macadamia nut has signficantly more protein than fig.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Macadamia nut is high in calories and fig has 90% less calories than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to macadamia nut for protein. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 7% |
| Fat | 3% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Macadamia nut and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in macadamia nut are made of 61% dietary fiber, 31% sugar and 8% starch, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both macadamia nut and figs are high in dietary fiber. Macadamia nut has 176% more dietary fiber than fig - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Macadamia nut has 75% less sugar than fig - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Macadamia nut has signficantly more protein than fig - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macadamia nut is high in saturated fat and fig has 99% less saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than macadamia nut - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Figs and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both figs and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Figs | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than fig - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 616% more iron than fig - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and figs are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 56% more potassium than fig - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 1.303 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.944 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 3.247 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 Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Macadamia nut is high in calories and fig has 90% less calories than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does macadamia nut or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, macadamia nut and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in macadamia nut are made of 60% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in figs comprise of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does macadamia nut or figs contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than fig - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or figs contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and figs are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 60% more potassium than fig - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.