Figs vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Pears
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and pears:
- Both pears and figs are high in dietary fiber.
- Fig has more beta-carotene than pear, however, pear contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than fig.
- Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Fig is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pears and figs contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is similar to pears for protein, carbs and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:3 and for pears, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 96% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pears and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pears and figs are high in dietary fiber. Pear has a little more dietary fiber (7%) than fig by weight - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pear has 40% less sugar than fig - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pears and figs contain similar amounts of protein - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pears and figs are low in saturated fat - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pears and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pears and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pears and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pears and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both figs and pears contain significant amounts of folate.
| Figs | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 289% more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Pears and figs contain similar amounts of iron - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg 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, fig has more quercetin than pear per 100 grams, however, pear contains more isorhamnetin than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 5.47 mg | 0.84 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 0.3 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, fig has more beta-carotene than pear per 100 grams, however, pear contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 44 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both figs and pears contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Figs | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.093 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.
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FAQ
Does pears or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Pears and figs contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does pears or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pears and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.