How Many Calories Are In Figs?

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 medium figs
Calories 111	(464kJ)
Amount Per Serving	% Daily
Total Fat 0.5g	<1%
Saturated Fat <0.1g	<1%
Trans Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0g	0%
Sodium 2mg	<1%
Total Carbohydrate 28.8g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	17%
Sugars 24.4g
Protein 1.1g	0%
Calcium	0%
Potassium 348mg	0%

When people tell me they don’t like fruit, my first instinct is to rattle off a list of lesser known fruits to see if they’ve actually tried a wide variety of fruits. Inevitably when I get to figs I get the same response, “figs?”

Grown on the ficus tree, many people are unfamiliar with the unique flavor of a fresh fig as dried figs are most abundantly available. But the truth is that figs are delicious, not to mention a good way to add more fruit to your diet.

Keep reading to find out more about fig nutrition facts.

Major Nutrients Found In Figs

The first thing that caught my eye about fig nutrition facts is just how few calories are in figs. Three of these succulent fruits will only cost you 111 calories, which is an ideal midday snack to help you create a calorie deficit for weight loss.

When you look closer at fig nutrition facts you’ll see that a serving is virtually fat and sodium free. There is no cholesterol in figs but they do have 24.4 grams of natural sugar so you may want to keep an eye on your sugar intake to keep it as low as possible.

The high fiber content of figs means you’ll burn a few additional calories by processing them. You’ll also get 1.1g of protein, which isn’t exactly a ton but enough to give you a small amount of essential nutrients. Finally, you get plenty of calcium and potassium in just one serving of figs!

Selecting/Storing

Figs do not have a long shelf life so when choosing them, select only as much as you can eat in 2 or 3 days. Choose figs that have a deep, dark purple color and stay away from light or discolored figs. They should be firm and plump when they are fresh, not mushy. If they smell odd or sour, that could be an indication they are bad.

Store figs covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or until they show signs of being overripe. Place figs on plate or casserole dish to avoid piling other fruits and vegetables on top of them. If you purchase under ripe figs, keep them at room temperature on a plate until they ripen.

Eat It With:

Because figs are so calorie friendly they make a great snack or base for a dessert. Use dried or fresh figs in salads for a hint of sweetness. Stuff fresh figs with goat cheese and pecans for a delicious appetizer when entertaining.

{A rustic fig tart lets you enjoy a tasty low calorie dessert.}

Make a fig compote by poaching figs in wine and serving over frozen yogurt. You can also use a pie crust or dough to make a delicious fig tart. This is a delicious dessert that won’t make you feel guilty after eating it!