Nutritionists and dietitians have long recognized the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables. The National Cancer Institute and others advise that eating five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables helps to maintain health.
Fresh and dried figs fit right into the “More Is Better” menus from the Produce For better Health Foundation. Known for their fiber content, figs also contain more calcium, more potassium and more iron than many other common fruits. Fresh figs also contain disease-fighting antioxidants.
Nutrition per 100 grams of Fresh Figs
Composition of Fresh Figs (per 100g)
Total Calories
74
Calories from Fat
2.7
Total Fat
0.3g
Saturated Fat
0.06g
Mono Fat
0.07g
Poly Fat
0.14g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
1.0mg
Magnesium
17.0mg
Potassium
232.0mg
Total Carbohydrate
19.2g
Total Dietary Fiber
3.3g
Sugars
15.9g
Protein
0.75g
Vitamin A
142.0 IU
Vitamin C
2.0mg
Calcium
35.0mg
Iron
0.37mg
Nutrients in Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (4.9 oz / 140g)* of Common Fruits
Nutrition Information
Nutritionists and dietitians have long recognized the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables. The National Cancer Institute and others advise that eating five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables helps to maintain health.
Fresh and dried figs fit right into the “More Is Better” menus from the Produce For better Health Foundation. Known for their fiber content, figs also contain more calcium, more potassium and more iron than many other common fruits. Fresh figs also contain disease-fighting antioxidants.
Nutrition per 100 grams of Fresh Figs
Nutrients in Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (4.9 oz / 140g)* of Common Fruits
* See CFR Title 21; Food and Drugs § 101.12.