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Description and Benefits of Figs

Fig

Figs are a delightful treat, packed with essential nutrients that support a balanced diet. A 100g serving of fresh figs offers around 74 calories, 3g of fiber, 232mg of potassium, and small amounts of calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and K. Their natural sweetness comes from 16g of sugars, making them a wholesome energy source, while antioxidants like polyphenols help combat oxidative stress for overall wellness.

The benefits of figs extend beyond their nutritional profile, making them a cherished addition to healthy eating. Their high fiber content promotes digestive health, helping to prevent constipation, while potassium supports heart function and blood pressure regulation. Additionally, figs may aid in blood sugar control due to their low glycemic index and provide anti-inflammatory benefits, making them a nourishing choice for both body and palate.

Our fig nutrition calculator: Figs contain 74 calories per 100g, 3g of fiber, 232mg of potassium, 16g of sugars, plus calcium, magnesium, vitamins A, C, K, and antioxidants like polyphenols. They promote digestion, support heart health, regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and may lower risks of chronic diseases.

This fruit supports digestion, boosts immunity, reduces inflammation, aids heart health, and may lower risks of chronic diseases like cancer and type 2 diabetes. Nutrition facts calculator for fig fruit products lists calories, vitamins, minerals, charts, and a dynamic nutrition label. The current measurement below is 100 grams, but other options and multples are available:

Fig, rawed,

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Energy
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Calories
74 kcal
 
Energy-kj
310 kJ
 
Macronutrients
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Carbohydrate
19.18 g
 
Fat
0.3 g
 
Protein
0.75 g
 
Fiber
2.9 g
 
Water
79.11 g
 
Ash
0.66 g
 
Calorie Distribution Pie Chart
Vitamins
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Vitamin-A-RAE
7 mcg
 
Vitamin-A-IU
142 IU
 
Vitamin-B6
0.113 mg
 
Vitamin-B-12
0 mcg
 
Vitamin-D (D2+D3)
0 mcg
 
Vitamin-D-IU
0 IU
 
Vitamin-D2 x
NS
 
Vitamin-D3 x
NS
 
Vitamin-C
2 mg
 
Vitamin-E
0.11 mg
 
Thiamine
0.06 mg
 
Riboflavin
0.05 mg
 
Niacin
0.4 mg
 
Pantothenic-Acid
0.3 mg
 
Folate
6 mcg
 
Total-Choline
4.7 mg
 
Betain x
NS
 
Vitamin-K
4.7 mcg
 
Minerals
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Calcium
35 mg
 
Copper
0.07 mg
 
Fluoride x
NS
 
Iron
0.37 mg
 
Magnesium
17 mg
 
Manganese
0.128 mg
 
Phosphorus
14 mg
 
Selenium
0.2 mcg
 
Potassium
232 mg
 
Sodium
1 mg
 
Zinc
0.15 mg
 
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NS
 
Sugars
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Total Sugar
16.26 g
 
Starch x
NS
 
Fat
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Fat (Lipids)
0.3 g
 
Fat Calories = 2.4 kcals = 3% of total
Poly-Unsaturated
0.144 g
 
Mono-Unsaturated
0.066 g
 
Saturated fat
0.06 g
 
Transfat x
NS
 
Total Fat (Lipids) Distribution Pie Chart
Sterols
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Phyto-Sterols
31 mg
 
Cholesterol
0 mg
 
Stigmasterol x
NS
 
Campesterol x
NS
 
Beta-sitosterol x
NS
 
x
NS
 
Proteins
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Proteins
0.75 g
 
Protein Calories = 2.7 kcals = 4% of total
Nine Indispensable Amino Acids
Histidine
0.011 g
 
Leucine
0.033 g
 
Isoleucine
0.023 g
 
Lysine
0.03 g
 
Threonine
0.024 g
 
Tryptophan
0.006 g
 
Valine
0.028 g
 
End of Nine
 
 
Methionine
0.006 g
 
Cystine
0.012 g
 
Tyrosine
0.032 g
 
Phenylalanine
0.018 g
 
Cartenoids
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Nutrient
Value
% RDA
Vitamin-A-RAE
7 mcg
 
Retinol
0 mcg
 
Vitamin-A-IU
142 mcg
 
Cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
 
Beta-Carotene
85 mcg
 
Alpha-Carotine
0 mcg
 
Lycopene
0 mcg
 
Lutein-zeaxanthin
9 mcg
 

Figs supply all of the vitamins, minerals and nutrients listed above. See the definitions for each nutrient listed by clicking on the name of each.

Fig is one of the many fruits listed on our fruit page.