Figs vs pear: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: figs scores 46/100 and pear 44/100, 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.

Figs

46/100Moderate nutrient density

74 kcal per 100 g. 2 medium figs: 100 g

Pear

44/100Moderate nutrient density

63 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium pear: 178 g

Which to pick for your goal

Fewer caloriesPear74 vs 63 kcal per 100 g
More proteinAbout even0.8 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
More fiberAbout even2.9 vs 3.1 g per 100 g
Less sugarPear16 vs 9.7 g per 100 g
More potassiumFigs232 vs 101 mg per 100 g
Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs 0 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
Nutrient	Figs, 100 g	Pear, 100 g	Figs, 100 g	Pear, 178 g
Calories	74 kcal	63 kcal	74 kcal	112 kcal
Protein	0.8 g	0.4 g	0.8 g	0.7 g
Carbohydrates	19 g	15 g	19 g	27 g
Sugars	16 g	9.7 g	16 g	17 g
Fiber	2.9 g	3.1 g	2.9 g	5.5 g
Fat	0.3 g	0.2 g	0.3 g	0.3 g
Saturated fat	<0.1 g	0 g	<0.1 g	0 g
Vitamin C	2 mg	4.4 mg	2 mg	7.8 mg
Vitamin A	7 µg	1 µg	7 µg	1.8 µg
Potassium	232 mg	101 mg	232 mg	180 mg
Iron	0.4 mg	0.2 mg	0.4 mg	0.3 mg
Calcium	35 mg	9 mg	35 mg	16 mg
Magnesium	17 mg	6 mg	17 mg	11 mg
Sodium	1 mg	1 mg	1 mg	1.8 mg

Last updated October 8, 2026. Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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