Figs vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fig has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn.
- Yellow corn has 72% less sugar than fig.
- Yellow corn has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fig has 23% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow corn and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and figs are high in dietary fiber. Fig has 21% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn has 72% less sugar than fig - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 355% more protein than fig - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and figs are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has 175% more Vitamin C than fig - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both figs and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Figs | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and figs contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and figs are high in potassium. Yellow corn is very similar to yellow corn for potassium - yellow corn has 218mg 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 yellow corn contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Figs | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Fig has 20% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does yellow corn or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow corn and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or figs contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and figs are high in potassium. Yellow corn is very similar to yellow corn for potassium - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.