Fig is a soft, sweet fruit eaten raw out of hand, halved over salads, or used in jams, baked goods and savoury pairings with cheese and cured meats — a staple across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. Per 100 g, a raw fig provides 74 kcal, 0.8 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat, 19.2 g of carbohydrates and 2.9 g of dietary fibre, with 12.2 g coming from naturally occurring sugars. Figs are a notable source of potassium at 232 mg per 100 g, and also contribute 38 mg of calcium and 17 mg of magnesium. Vitamin A (12.3 mcg) and vitamin K (4.7 mcg) are present in modest amounts. No glycemic index value is available for raw figs. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in a fig?
Raw figs contain 74 kcal per 100 g. A single medium fig weighs around 50 g, putting it at approximately 37 kcal per fruit.
How much potassium is in a fig?
Raw figs contain 232 mg of potassium per 100 g, making them a reasonably good fruit source of this mineral. A couple of medium figs would contribute around 230 mg toward daily intake.
Are figs suitable for a vegan diet?
Yes, figs are fully plant-based and appear on the vegan, vegetarian and Mediterranean diet compatibility lists. They are also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them broadly accessible across many dietary patterns.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 74.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.80 g |
| Fat | 0.30 g |
| Carbs | 19.2 g |
| Sugars | 12.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Starch | 0.35 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.060 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.066 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.10 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.11 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 38.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.37 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15.0 mg |
| Potassium | 232 mg |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg |
| Copper | 0.070 mg |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg |
| Selenium | 0.20 mcg |
| Iodine | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 12.3 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.7 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.030 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.030 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.40 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 6.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 4.7 mg |
Other cooking states of Fig
Cooked fig (107 kcal), Dried fig (249 kcal).
