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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated June 17, 2007

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Figs

Figs

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About Figs:

Figs are a great source of fiber and minerals.

Healthy Fig Recipes:

Nutrition Information for Figs:

The following nutrition information is for one medium fig. That would be one fig about 2.25 inches diameter, or 50 grams. This general information is for any variety of raw figs.

Macronutrients:

Water: 39.56 g

Calories: 37

Protein: 0.38 g

Carbohydrates: 9.59 g

Fiber: 1.5 g

Sugars: 8.13 g

Total Fat: 1.5 g

Saturated Fat: 0.030 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.072 g

Cholesterol: 0 g

Micronutrients:

Calcium: 18 mg

Iron: 0.19 mg

Magnesium: 9 mg

Phosphorus: 7 mg

Potassium: 116 mg

Sodium: 1 mg

Zinc: 0.07 mg

Vitamin C: 1.0 mg

Thiamin: 0.030 mg

Riboflavin: 0.025 mg

Niacin: 0.200 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.150 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.057 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 3 mcg

Vitamin A: 71 IU

Vitamin E: 0.06 mg

Vitamin K: 2.4 mcg

Phytonutrients:

Phytosterols: 16 mg

beta Carotene: 85 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 0 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 9 mcg

Source of Information:

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit
Nutrient Recommendation Information:

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