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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of figs and pears 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 Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 4:93:3 and for pears, 3:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Figs Pears
Protein 4% 3%
Carbohydrates 93% 96%
Fat 3% 1%
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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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

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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.