Figs vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and shallot:
- Both shallot and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fig has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Shallot has 52% less sugar than fig.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shallot and figs contain similar amounts of calories - shallot has 72 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to shallot for fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 85% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shallot and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - shallot has 16.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shallot and figs are high in dietary fiber. Shallot has a little more dietary fiber (10%) than fig by weight - shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shallot has 52% less sugar than fig - shallot has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shallot has 233% more protein than fig - shallot has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shallot and figs are low in saturated fat - shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Shallot has 300% more Vitamin C than fig - shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than shallot - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shallot and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shallot and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both figs and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Figs | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shallot and figs contain similar amounts of calcium - shallot has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Shallot has 224% more iron than fig - shallot has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both shallot and figs are high in potassium. Shallot has 44% more potassium than fig - shallot has 334mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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, both figs and shallot contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Figs | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than shallot per 100 grams.
| Figs | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.037 G |
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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 shallot or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Shallot and figs contain similar amounts of calories - shallot has 72 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does shallot or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shallot and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - shallot has 16.8g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does shallot or figs contain more potassium?
Both shallot and figs are high in potassium. Shallot has 40% more potassium than fig - shallot has 334mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.