How many calories are in one fig?

Figs have 47 calories per fig or 73 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates.

How much protein is in one fig?

A single fig contains 0.5 grams of protein. Figs are relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in figs?

Figs are an excellent source of a few nutrients, including potassium. It also contains significant amounts of carbohydrates, dietary fiber and calcium.

Does figs contain antioxidants?

Figs contain a couple of healthy phytonutrients and antioxidants, specifically carotenoid beta-carotene and flavonoid quercetin.

What's similar to figs in cooking?

Cherries, apricot, pears, currants, dates and plums are similar to, or commonly paired with figs in cooking and recipes.

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Similar to Figs

A common fruit, figs is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. It also has significant amounts of calcium and Vitamin B6. One fig contains about 47 calories.

Many foods are similar nutritionally to figs, including grapefruit, tangerine, dates and strawberries.

We compared the key nutrients in figs (dietary fiber and potassium) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

fruits: Grapefruit, Tangerine, Dates, Strawberries, Orange, Cherries, Lemon, Mango, Kiwi, Peach

plants and vegetables: Baby Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Squash, Yellow Corn, Onion, Carrots, Pea Shoots, Cabbage, Asparagus, Lima Beans

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to figs are below.

fruits

There are quite a few fruits or fruit products that offer similar nutritional benefits to figs. Grapefruit, tangerine, dates, strawberries and orange are all high in dietary fiber and or potassium.

Grapefruit

Similarity: > 99%

Grapefruit contains nutrients similar to figs, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, grapefruit contains more Vitamin C and Vitamin A than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and grapefruit:

Figs (1.5 large)		Grapefruit (about 3/8 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
232	potassium (MG)	135

However, figs does contain more dietary fiber, calcium and potassium than grapefruit by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	42
16	sugar (G)	6.9
0.75	protein (G)	0.77
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.02
2	Vitamin C (MG)	31
7	Vitamin A (UG)	58
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.13
35	calcium (MG)	22
0.37	iron (MG)	0.08
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.26
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
6	folate (UG)	13

0.997 | 0.997 | 1.02 Complete Comparison:
Grapefruit vs. Figs

Tangerine

Similarity: > 95%

Tangerine contains nutrients similar to figs, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, tangerine contains more Vitamin C and Vitamin A than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and tangerine:

Figs (1.5 large)		Tangerine (1/2 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.8
232	potassium (MG)	166

However, figs does contain more dietary fiber and potassium than tangerine by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	53
16	sugar (G)	11
0.75	protein (G)	0.81
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.04
2	Vitamin C (MG)	27
7	Vitamin A (UG)	34
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.2
35	calcium (MG)	37
0.37	iron (MG)	0.15
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.38
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
6	folate (UG)	16

0.994 | 0.994 | 1.06 Complete Comparison:
Tangerine vs. Figs

Dates

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than figs, dates are also high in dietary fiber and potassium. Also, dates contains more Vitamin A, calcium and iron than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and dates:

Figs (1.5 large)		Dates (4 dates)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	6.7
232	potassium (MG)	696

However, figs does contain more Vitamin C than dates by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	277
16	sugar (G)	66
0.75	protein (G)	1.8
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0
2	Vitamin C (MG)	0
7	Vitamin A (UG)	7
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0
35	calcium (MG)	64
0.37	iron (MG)	0.9
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0.4	niacin (MG)	1.6
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.81
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.25
6	folate (UG)	15

0.977 | 0.977 | 2.29 Complete Comparison:
Dates vs. Figs

Strawberries

Similarity: > 95%

Strawberries contain nutrients similar to figs, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, strawberries contains more Vitamin C than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and strawberries:

Figs (1.5 large)		Strawberries (5/8 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	2
232	potassium (MG)	153

However, figs does contain more dietary fiber, calcium and potassium than strawberries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	32
16	sugar (G)	4.9
0.75	protein (G)	0.67
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.02
2	Vitamin C (MG)	59
7	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.29
35	calcium (MG)	16
0.37	iron (MG)	0.41
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.39
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.13
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
6	folate (UG)	24

0.975 | 0.975 | 1.59 Complete Comparison:
Strawberries vs. Figs

Orange

Similarity: > 95%

Orange is also high in dietary fiber and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, orange contains more Vitamin C and niacin than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and orange:

Figs (1.5 large)		Orange (1/2 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
232	potassium (MG)	169

However, figs does contain more potassium and Vitamin B6 than orange by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	46
16	sugar (G)	9.1
0.75	protein (G)	0.7
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.03
2	Vitamin C (MG)	45
7	Vitamin A (UG)	11
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
35	calcium (MG)	43
0.37	iron (MG)	0.09
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
6	folate (UG)	17

0.973 | 0.973 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Orange vs. Figs

Cherries

Similarity: > 95%

Cherries are also high in dietary fiber and potassium. Also, cherries contains more Vitamin C than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and cherries:

Figs (1.5 large)		Cherries (3/4 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.1
232	potassium (MG)	222

However, figs does contain more calcium and Vitamin B6 than cherries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	63
16	sugar (G)	13
0.75	protein (G)	1.1
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.04
2	Vitamin C (MG)	7
7	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.07
35	calcium (MG)	13
0.37	iron (MG)	0.36
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.15
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
6	folate (UG)	4

0.969 | 0.969 | 0.73 Complete Comparison:
Cherries vs. Figs

Lemon

Similarity: > 95%

Lemon is also high in dietary fiber and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, lemon contains more Vitamin C than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and lemon:

Figs (1.5 large)		Lemon (1/2 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
232	potassium (MG)	138

However, figs does contain more calcium and potassium than lemon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	29
16	sugar (G)	2.5
0.75	protein (G)	1.1
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.04
2	Vitamin C (MG)	53
7	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
35	calcium (MG)	26
0.37	iron (MG)	0.6
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
6	folate (UG)	11

0.967 | 0.967 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Lemon vs. Figs

Mango

Similarity: > 95%

Mango contains nutrients similar to figs, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, mango contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A and folate than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and mango:

Figs (1.5 large)		Mango (5/8 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
232	potassium (MG)	168

However, figs does contain more dietary fiber, calcium and potassium than mango by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	60
16	sugar (G)	14
0.75	protein (G)	0.82
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.09
2	Vitamin C (MG)	36
7	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.9
35	calcium (MG)	11
0.37	iron (MG)	0.16
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.67
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
6	folate (UG)	43

0.966 | 0.966 | 1.39 Complete Comparison:
Mango vs. Figs

Kiwi

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than figs, kiwi is also high in dietary fiber and potassium. Also, kiwi contains more Vitamin C than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and kiwi:

Figs (1.5 large)		Kiwi (about 1/2 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	3
232	potassium (MG)	312

However, figs does contain more than kiwi by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	61
16	sugar (G)	9
0.75	protein (G)	1.1
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.03
2	Vitamin C (MG)	93
7	Vitamin A (UG)	4
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	1.5
35	calcium (MG)	34
0.37	iron (MG)	0.31
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.34
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.18
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
6	folate (UG)	25

0.964 | 0.964 | 2.38 Complete Comparison:
Kiwi vs. Figs

Peach

Similarity: > 95%

Peach contains nutrients similar to figs, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, peach contains more folate than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and peach:

Figs (1.5 large)		Peach (5/8 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.5
232	potassium (MG)	122

However, figs does contain more dietary fiber, calcium and potassium than peach by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	42
16	sugar (G)	0
0.75	protein (G)	0.91
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0
2	Vitamin C (MG)	4.1
7	Vitamin A (UG)	24
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0
35	calcium (MG)	4
0.37	iron (MG)	0.34
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.81
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.15
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.03
6	folate (UG)	6

0.961 | 0.961 | 0.65 Complete Comparison:
Peach vs. Figs

plants and vegetables

There are quite a few plants and vegetables that offer similar nutritional benefits to figs. Baby carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, yellow corn and onion are all high in dietary fiber and or potassium.

Baby Carrots

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than figs, baby carrots are also high in dietary fiber and potassium. Also, baby carrots contains more Vitamin A and iron than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and baby carrots:

Figs (1.5 large)		Baby Carrots (7 large)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.9
232	potassium (MG)	237

However, figs does contain more than baby carrots by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	35
16	sugar (G)	4.8
0.75	protein (G)	0.64
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.02
2	Vitamin C (MG)	2.6
7	Vitamin A (UG)	690
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0
35	calcium (MG)	32
0.37	iron (MG)	0.89
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.56
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.4
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.11
6	folate (UG)	27

0.972 | 0.972 | 2.01 Complete Comparison:
Baby Carrots vs. Figs

Sweet Potatoes

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than figs, sweet potatoes are also high in dietary fiber and potassium. Also, sweet potatoes contains more Vitamin A, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6 than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and sweet potatoes:

Figs (1.5 large)		Sweet Potatoes (3/4 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	3
232	potassium (MG)	337

However, figs does contain more than sweet potatoes by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	86
16	sugar (G)	4.2
0.75	protein (G)	1.6
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.02
2	Vitamin C (MG)	2.4
7	Vitamin A (UG)	709
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.26
35	calcium (MG)	30
0.37	iron (MG)	0.61
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.08
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.56
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.8
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.21
6	folate (UG)	11

0.972 | 0.972 | 2.41 Complete Comparison:
Sweet Potatoes vs. Figs

Squash

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than figs, squash is also high in dietary fiber and potassium. Also, squash contains more Vitamin C and Vitamin A than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and squash:

Figs (1.5 large)		Squash (1/2 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	3.2
232	potassium (MG)	284

However, figs does contain more than squash by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	40
16	sugar (G)	2
0.75	protein (G)	0.9
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.02
2	Vitamin C (MG)	15
7	Vitamin A (UG)	558
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	1.3
35	calcium (MG)	41
0.37	iron (MG)	0.6
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.07
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.97
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.36
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
6	folate (UG)	19

0.971 | 0.971 | 2.12 Complete Comparison:
Squash vs. Figs

Yellow Corn

Similarity: > 95%

Yellow corn is also high in dietary fiber and potassium. Moreover, yellow corn contains more protein, Vitamin C, niacin and pantothenic acid than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and yellow corn:

Figs (1.5 large)		Yellow Corn (about 1 ear)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
232	potassium (MG)	218

However, figs does contain more calcium than yellow corn by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	96
16	sugar (G)	4.5
0.75	protein (G)	3.4
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.2
2	Vitamin C (MG)	5.5
7	Vitamin A (UG)	13
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.09
35	calcium (MG)	3
0.37	iron (MG)	0.45
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.09
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0.4	niacin (MG)	1.7
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.79
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.14
6	folate (UG)	23

0.968 | 0.968 | 1.49 Complete Comparison:
Yellow Corn vs. Figs

Onion

Similarity: > 95%

Onion contains nutrients similar to figs, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, onion contains more Vitamin C than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and onion:

Figs (1.5 large)		Onion (5/8 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	1.7
232	potassium (MG)	146

However, figs does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin A and calcium than onion by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	40
16	sugar (G)	4.2
0.75	protein (G)	1.1
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.04
2	Vitamin C (MG)	7.4
7	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
35	calcium (MG)	23
0.37	iron (MG)	0.21
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.12
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.12
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
6	folate (UG)	19

0.962 | 0.962 | 0.77 Complete Comparison:
Onion vs. Figs

Carrots

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than figs, carrots are also high in dietary fiber and potassium. Also, carrots contains more Vitamin C and Vitamin A than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and carrots:

Figs (1.5 large)		Carrots (3/4 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
232	potassium (MG)	320

However, figs does contain more than carrots by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	41
16	sugar (G)	4.7
0.75	protein (G)	0.93
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.03
2	Vitamin C (MG)	5.9
7	Vitamin A (UG)	835
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.66
35	calcium (MG)	33
0.37	iron (MG)	0.3
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.07
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.98
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.27
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.14
6	folate (UG)	19

0.962 | 0.962 | 2.24 Complete Comparison:
Carrots vs. Figs

Pea Shoots

Similarity: > 95%

Pea shoots are also high in dietary fiber and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, pea shoots contains more protein, Vitamin C, iron, riboflavin and folate than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and pea shoots:

Figs (1.5 large)		Pea Shoots (1 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
232	potassium (MG)	160

However, figs does contain more calcium, potassium and pantothenic acid than pea shoots by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	35
16	sugar (G)	3.5
0.75	protein (G)	2.4
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0
2	Vitamin C (MG)	25
7	Vitamin A (UG)	12
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0
35	calcium (MG)	24
0.37	iron (MG)	1.3
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.05
0.4	niacin (MG)	1
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.1
6	folate (UG)	62

0.958 | 0.958 | 1.22 Complete Comparison:
Pea Shoots vs. Figs

Cabbage

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than figs, cabbage is also high in dietary fiber and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, cabbage contains more Vitamin C and folate than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and cabbage:

Figs (1.5 large)		Cabbage (about 1 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.5
232	potassium (MG)	170

However, figs does contain more potassium than cabbage by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	25
16	sugar (G)	3.2
0.75	protein (G)	1.3
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.03
2	Vitamin C (MG)	37
7	Vitamin A (UG)	5
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
35	calcium (MG)	40
0.37	iron (MG)	0.47
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.23
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.21
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
6	folate (UG)	43

0.957 | 0.957 | 2.2 Complete Comparison:
Cabbage vs. Figs

Asparagus

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than figs, asparagus are also high in dietary fiber and potassium. Moreover, asparagus contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, iron, thiamin and riboflavin than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and asparagus:

Figs (1.5 large)		Asparagus (3/4 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	2.1
232	potassium (MG)	202

However, figs does contain more calcium than asparagus by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	20
16	sugar (G)	1.9
0.75	protein (G)	2.2
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.04
2	Vitamin C (MG)	5.6
7	Vitamin A (UG)	38
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	1.1
35	calcium (MG)	24
0.37	iron (MG)	2.1
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.14
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.14
0.4	niacin (MG)	0.98
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.27
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.09
6	folate (UG)	52

0.957 | 0.957 | 1.95 Complete Comparison:
Asparagus vs. Figs

Lima Beans

Similarity: > 95%

More nutritionally dense than figs, lima beans are also high in dietary fiber and potassium. Moreover, lima beans contains more protein, Vitamin C, iron and thiamin than figs.

For 100 grams of figs and lima beans:

Figs (1.5 large)		Lima Beans (5/8 cup)
2.9	dietary fiber (G)	4.9
232	potassium (MG)	467

However, figs does contain more than lima beans by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

74	calories (KCAL)	113
16	sugar (G)	1.5
0.75	protein (G)	6.8
0.06	saturated fat (G)	0.2
2	Vitamin C (MG)	23
7	Vitamin A (UG)	10
0.11	Vitamin E (MG)	0.32
35	calcium (MG)	34
0.37	iron (MG)	3.1
0.06	thiamin (MG)	0.22
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.1
0.4	niacin (MG)	1.5
0.3	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.11	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.2
6	folate (UG)	34

0.956 | 0.956 | 3.18 Complete Comparison:
Lima Beans vs. Figs

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