Figs
Figs are a type of fruit commonly used in candies, cookies, biscuits, crackers, desserts, and much more!
The flavor profile for figs can be described as rich and sweet.
Figs contain over 17+ nutrients including 9 vitamins and 8 minerals. Figs are also sodium free and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Figs
There are 10 uses for figs. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Candies.
- Cookies, Biscuits, Crackers.
- Desserts.
- Dressings, Marinades.
- Jams, Jellies, Preserves.
- Pies, Tarts, Pastries.
- Salads.
- Sauces.
- Slices, Bars.
- Snack.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming figs.
- Choose fresh, unblemished fruits that feel heavy for their size, and avoid those that are soft or wrinkled. Figs should feel heavy for their size but not so heavy that they’re mushy.
- If you can’t tell that they’re ripe by looking at them, give them a squeeze—if they feel soft and squishy, that means they’re ripe. Otherwise, you can also smell the stem—if it smells like nothing (or like dirt), it’s probably not ripe yet.
- Store figs in the refrigerator immediately after purchasing. If you can’t eat them all at once, wrap them loosely in paper towels and store them in a sealed container.
- Figs can be stored at room temperature for up to a week, but you can also store them in the fridge (in an airtight container) for up to two weeks. No need to wash them beforehand!
- Use fresh figs in salads or sandwiches, or just eat them as a sweet snack!
- Dried figs are also an option and are typically available at most grocery stores in the dried fruits section near the raisins and prunes.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of figs include: fresh figs and dried figs.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy figs are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Figs - Fresh
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
74
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 19g
15%
Dietary Fiber 3g
10%
Total Sugars 16g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 1g
2%
Copper 8%
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Vitamin B6 8%
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Manganese 7%
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Pantothenic Acid 6%
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Thiamin 5%
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Vitamin K 5%
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Magnesium 5%
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Potassium 5%
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Riboflavin 5%
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Calcium 4%
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Vitamin C 3%
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Niacin 3%
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Phosphorous 2%
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Iron 2%
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Folate 2%
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Zinc 2%
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Vitamin A 1%
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Choline 1%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- High in fiber.
- Low in sodium.
- Good source of 1 micronutrient.