White Bread vs. Figs
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Figs
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
figs
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and figs:
- Both white bread and figs are high in dietary fiber.
- Fig has more beta-carotene than white bread, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than fig.
- Fig is a great source of potassium.
- White bread has 69% less sugar than fig.
- White bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- White bread is a great source of protein.
- White bread is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Figs (Figs, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White bread is high in calories and fig has 69% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to figs per calorie. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for figs, 4:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 93% |
| Fat | 8% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and fig has 56% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both white bread and figs are high in dietary fiber. White bread has 217% more dietary fiber than fig - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White bread has 69% less sugar than fig - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bread is a great source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than fig - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white bread and figs are low in saturated fat - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and figs are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fig has more Vitamin C than white bread - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than white bread - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White bread and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both white bread and figs contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Bread | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than fig - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
White bread is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than fig - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 83% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg 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, fig has more beta-carotene than white bread per 100 grams, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than fig per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 85 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | 9 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white bread has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 0.144 G |
| Total | 0.881 G | 0.144 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Figs (Figs, raw) .
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FAQ
Does white bread or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?White bread is high in calories and fig has 70% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does white bread or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and fig has 60% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or figs contain more calcium?
White bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than fig - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
Does white bread or figs contain more iron?
White bread is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than fig - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.