...the nutritional value of figs and full fig nutrition information...
Well known for their mild laxative effect, and high in potassium and dietary fibre, figs make an excellent snack choice.
Figs contain good amounts of potassium which is needed for muscle and nerve function and to regulate the bodies' acid balance. Potassium also helps to regulate the bodies' blood pressure.
A good source of dietary fibre, figs can help to maintain bowel movement, regulate normal blood sugar levels, and help to control the bodies'
cholesterol.
Figs contain good amounts of
calcium
which helps in the building of strong bones.
Figs are also a good source of manganese which helps keep our bones strong and healthy, maintain normal blood sugar levels and helps to protect the bodies' cells from free radical damage.
Figs are a good fruit source of vitamin B6 when compared to most other fruits. Figs contain 110 mg of vitamin B6 per 100g.
Vitamin B6 allows the body to store energy from protein and carbohydrates from the foods we eat and also helps haemoglobin to form.
One large fig contain around 47 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FIGS:
Figs, raw
Refuse: 1% (Stems) Scientific Name: Ficus carica NDB No: 09089 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
Nutrient
Units
1.00 X 1 large (2-1/2" dia) ------- 64g
Proximates
Water
g
50.63
Energy
kcal
47
Energy
kJ
198
Protein
g
0.48
Total lipid (fat)
g
0.19
Ash
g
0.42
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
12.28
Fiber, total dietary
g
1.9
Sugars, total
g
10.41
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
22
Iron, Fe
mg
0.24
Magnesium, Mg
mg
11
Phosphorus, P
mg
9
Potassium, K
mg
148
Sodium, Na
mg
1
Zinc, Zn
mg
0.10
Copper, Cu
mg
0.045
Manganese, Mn
mg
0.082
Selenium, Se
mcg
0.1
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
1.3
Thiamin
mg
0.038
Riboflavin
mg
0.032
Niacin
mg
0.256
Pantothenic acid
mg
0.192
Vitamin B-6
mg
0.072
Folate, total
mcg
4
Folic acid
mcg
0
Folate, food
mcg
4
Folate, DFE
mcg_DFE
4
Choline, total
mg
3.0
Vitamin B-12
mcg
0.00
Vitamin B-12, added
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg_RAE
4
Retinol
mcg
0
Carotene, beta
mcg
54
Carotene, alpha
mcg
0
Cryptoxanthin, beta
mcg
0
Vitamin A, IU
IU
91
Lycopene
mcg
0
Lutein + zeaxanthin
mcg
6
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
mg
0.07
Vitamin E, added
mg
0.00
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0.0
Vitamin D
IU
0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
mcg
3.0
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated
g
0.038
4:0
g
0.000
6:0
g
0.000
8:0
g
0.000
10:0
g
0.000
12:0
g
0.000
14:0
g
0.001
16:0
g
0.029
18:0
g
0.008
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
g
0.042
16:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
18:1 undifferentiated
g
0.042
20:1
g
0.000
22:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
g
0.092
18:2 undifferentiated
g
0.092
18:3 undifferentiated
g
0.000
18:4
g
0.000
20:4 undifferentiated
g
0.000
20:5 n-3 (EPA)
g
0.000
22:5 n-3 (DPA)
g
0.000
22:6 n-3 (DHA)
g
0.000
Cholesterol
mg
0
Phytosterols
mg
20
Amino acids
Tryptophan
g
0.004
Threonine
g
0.015
Isoleucine
g
0.015
Leucine
g
0.021
Lysine
g
0.019
Methionine
g
0.004
Cystine
g
0.008
Phenylalanine
g
0.012
Tyrosine
g
0.020
Valine
g
0.018
Arginine
g
0.011
Histidine
g
0.007
Alanine
g
0.029
Aspartic acid
g
0.113
Glutamic acid
g
0.046
Glycine
g
0.016
Proline
g
0.031
Serine
g
0.024
Other
Alcohol, ethyl
g
0.0
Caffeine
mg
0
Theobromine
mg
0
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
Well known for their mild laxative effect, and high in potassium and dietary fibre, figs make an excellent snack choice.
