Figs vs. Water Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Water Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
water chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and water chestnut:
- Both water chestnut and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Water chestnut has 70% less sugar than fig.
- Water chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fig has 24% less calories than water chestnut - water chestnut has 97 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is similar to water chestnut for protein, carbs and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for water chestnut, 5:94:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 94% |
| Fat | 3% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Water chestnut and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - water chestnut has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both water chestnut and figs are high in dietary fiber. Water chestnut is very similar to fig for dietary fiber - water chestnut has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Water chestnut has 70% less sugar than fig - water chestnut has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Water chestnut and figs contain similar amounts of protein - water chestnut has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both water chestnut and figs are low in saturated fat - water chestnut has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Water chestnut and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - water chestnut has 4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than water chestnut - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and water chestnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Water chestnut and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - water chestnut has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Water chestnut and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - water chestnut has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Water chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both figs and water chestnut contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Figs | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.479 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 218% more calcium than water chestnut - water chestnut has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Water chestnut and figs contain similar amounts of iron - water chestnut has 0.06mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both water chestnut and figs are high in potassium. Water chestnut has 152% more potassium than fig - water chestnut has 584mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than water chestnut per 100 grams.
| Figs | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.032 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 Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) .
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FAQ
Does water chestnut or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Fig has 20% less calories than water chestnut - water chestnut has 97 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does water chestnut or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, water chestnut and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - water chestnut has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does water chestnut or figs contain more potassium?
Both water chestnut and figs are high in potassium. Water chestnut has 150% more potassium than fig - water chestnut has 584mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.