Dried figs vs pear: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: dried figs scores 57/100 and pear 54/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Dried figs
249 kcal per 100 g. 2 figs: 17 g
Pear
63 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium pear: 178 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPear249 vs 63 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinDried figs3.3 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberDried figs9.8 vs 3.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPear48 vs 9.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumDried figs680 vs 101 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.1 vs 0 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Dried figs, 100 g | Pear, 100 g | Dried figs, 17 g | Pear, 178 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 249 kcal | 63 kcal | 42 kcal | 112 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 0.4 g | 0.6 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g | 15 g | 11 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 48 g | 9.7 g | 8.1 g | 17 g |
| Fiber | 9.8 g | 3.1 g | 1.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | <0.1 g | 0 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 4.4 mg | 0.2 mg | 7.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 1 µg | 0 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 101 mg | 114 mg | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 9 mg | 27 mg | 16 mg |
| Magnesium | 68 mg | 6 mg | 11 mg | 11 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 1 mg | 1.7 mg | 1.8 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.