Fruits · per 100g
A honey-sweet fruit with a soft, jam-like interior and edible seeds, figs are a dense source of dietary fibre and essential minerals that support digestive and metabolic health.
Available carbohydrates, Manganese
Calcium, Vitamin K1
Calcium, Manganese
beta-Carotene, Folate
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The fig is technically a syconium—an inverted flower cluster where the blossoms grow inside the fruit and are traditionally pollinated by a specific species of tiny wasp.
Standout nutrients
Glucose
Fructose
Water
Sum sugars
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Figs are relatively drought-tolerant once established, though water use varies by region.
Storage
Refrigerate
2–3 days
Highly perishable; store in a single layer to avoid bruising.
Room Temperature
1–2 days
Only if firm and needing to ripen slightly.
Flavour
Harmonized from 5 validated sources
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