Calories in Figs: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
74 kcal per 100 g · Nutri-Score A
One medium piece (≈50 g) — 37 kcal · P/F/C 0.8/0.3/16 g
sugar: medium saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: low
Fresh figs are sweet, with fiber, potassium and calcium. Dried figs are several times more calorie-dense — the water goes, the sugar stays.
How many calories in figs: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: two, 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 74 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 16 g |
| incl. sugars | 16 g | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little.
protein 5%fat 4%carbs 91%
Calories in figs by piece and serving
| Measure | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 small (40 g) | 30 | 0.3 / 0.1 / 6.5 |
| 1 medium (50 g) | 37 | 0.4 / 0.2 / 8.2 |
| 1 large (65 g) | 48 | 0.5 / 0.2 / 11 |
Piece and spoon weights are averages, the same ones the diary uses — there you can log a portion in pieces, spoons or grams.
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Figs: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, fat level, oil in the pan. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh figs | 74 | 0.8 / 0.3 / 16 |
| Dried figs | 249 | 3.3 / 0.9 / 48 |
Figs: nutrition highlights
It has 2.9 g of fiber per serving — roughly 12% of the 25 g a day most adults fall short of.
On the open Nutri-Score algorithm, figs gets an A: one of the better picks in its category. The score weighs calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt against protein, fiber and the share of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts.
What to watch
- It's low in fiber, so add vegetables, greens or beans to the plate.
How much movement is one serving?
One serving (two, 100 g) is 74 kcal — roughly 24 min of easy walking or 9 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Figs
Swaps are picked the same way the app does it: from the same kind of food, with a serving matched to the same calories (±25%), and only when the swap is clearly better — not “salad instead of pizza”.
- Guava — 120 g, 72 kcal: −5.6 g sugar, +3.6 g fibre.
- Feijoa — 150 g, 74 kcal: +6.7 g fibre.
- Blackcurrants — 170 g, 75 kcal: +5.3 g fibre.
- Blackberries — 210 g, 76 kcal: −6 g sugar, +8.2 g fibre.
Figs vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Cherries | 63 | 1.1 / 0.2 / 14 |
| Lychee | 66 | 0.8 / 0.4 / 15 |
| Grapes | 69 | 0.7 / 0.2 / 16 |
| Persimmon | 70 | 0.6 / 0.2 / 17 |
| Figs | 74 | 0.8 / 0.3 / 16 |
| Passion Fruit | 80 | 2.2 / 0.7 / 13 |
| Pomegranate | 83 | 1.7 / 1.2 / 14 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of figs?
100 g of figs has 74 calories, with 0.8 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 16 g carbohydrates (2.9 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of figs?
A serving (two, 100 g) has 74 calories: 0.8 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 16 g carbs.
What are the macros of figs?
Per 100 g: 0.8 g protein, 16 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. By calories that's about 5% protein, 91% carbs and 4% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of figs?
About 24 min of easy walking or 9 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 74 calories in one serving (two, 100 g).
How many calories are in one fig?
A medium one (about 50 g) has 37 calories; a small one (40 g) 30 and a large one (65 g) 48.