Figs vs. Papaya

Nutrition comparison of Figs and Papaya


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of figs versus papaya (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and papaya:

  • Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, papaya contains more folate.
  • Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Papaya has 52% less sugar than fig.
  • Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of figs and papaya is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Papaya has 42% less calories than fig - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, figs is similar to papaya for protein, carbs and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for papaya, 4:90:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Figs Papaya
Protein 4% 4%
Carbohydrates 93% 90%
Fat 3% 6%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Papaya has 44% less carbohydrates than fig - papaya has 10.8g 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 71% more dietary fiber than papaya - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Papaya has 52% less sugar than fig - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Papaya and figs contain similar amounts of protein - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both papaya and figs are low in saturated fat - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 29 times more Vitamin C than fig - papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Papaya has 571% more Vitamin A than fig - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Papaya and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Papaya and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, papaya contains more folate. Both figs and papaya contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.

Figs Papaya
Thiamin 0.06 MG 0.023 MG
Riboflavin 0.05 MG 0.027 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 0.357 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.3 MG 0.191 MG
Vitamin B6 0.113 MG 0.038 MG
Folate 6 UG 37 UG

Minerals

calcium

Fig has 75% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.

iron

Papaya and figs contain similar amounts of iron - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.

potassium

Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 27% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds,

Figs Papaya
Quercetin 5.47 mg ~
apigenin ~ 0.01 mg
luteolin ~ 0.02 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.01 mg
myricetin ~ 0.02 mg

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 Papaya
beta-carotene 85 UG 274 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 9 UG 89 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 2 UG
lycopene ~ 1828 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.

Figs Papaya
linoleic acid 0.144 G 0.011 G
Total 0.144 G 0.011 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Figs (Figs, raw) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) .

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FAQ

Does papaya or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?
Papaya has 40% less calories than fig - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.

Does papaya or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, papaya has 40% fewer carbohydrates than fig - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.