Figs has a low glycemic index of 35 (typical range 30 to 42). A serving of 1 medium (2-1/4" dia) (50 g) has a glycemic load of 3, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 74 calories, 0.8 g protein, 19.2 g carbohydrate (2.9 g fiber, 16.3 g sugars) and 0.3 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 medium (2-1/4" dia) (50 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 37 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 9.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 16.3 g | 8.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 116 mg |
Other fruits with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Plum | 39 | 3 |
| Gooseberry | 25 | 2 |
| Raspberries | 32 | 2 |
| Blackberry | 25 | 2 |
| Feijoa | 35 | 1 |
Figs has a glycemic index of 35, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 medium (2-1/4" dia) (50 g) serving is 3, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of figs has a glycemic load of 3 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Figs has 74 calories per 100 g, and about 37 calories in a 1 medium (2-1/4" dia) (50 g) serving.
Figs is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Figs, raw” (FDC 173021). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group from our NOVA reference list.
General information, not medical advice.
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