Figs vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Onion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and onion:
- Fig has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, onion contains more folate.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Onion has 51% less carbohydrates than fig.
- Onion has 74% less sugar than fig.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Onion has 46% less calories than fig - onion has 40 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to onion for fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Onion has 51% less carbohydrates than fig - onion has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 71% more dietary fiber than onion - onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Onion has 74% less sugar than fig - onion has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Onion and figs contain similar amounts of protein - onion has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both onion and figs are low in saturated fat - onion has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Onion has 270% more Vitamin C than fig - onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than onion - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Onion and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Onion and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, onion contains more folate. Both figs and onion contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Figs | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 52% more calcium than onion - onion has 23mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Onion and figs contain similar amounts of iron - onion has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 59% more potassium than onion - onion has 146mg 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,
| Figs | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 5.47 mg | 20.3 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.02 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 5.01 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.65 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.03 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, both figs and onion contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Figs | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than onion per 100 grams.
| Figs | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.013 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 onion or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Onion has 50% less calories than fig - onion has 40 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does onion or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, onion has 50% fewer carbohydrates than fig - onion has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.