FiberKit
How much fiber is in fresh figs?
2.9 gfiber in 2 medium (100 g)
That’s 10% of the Daily Value: a good source of fiber by the FDA’s label rule (10 to 19% per serving).
- Per serving
- 2.9 g
- Daily Value
- 10%
- Per 100 g
- 2.9 g
- In fruits
- #22 of 47
Soluble and insoluble fiber
Soluble 1.1 g (37%)Insoluble 1.8 g (63%)
Soluble fiber turns to gel and helps with cholesterol and blood sugar. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps you regular.
Counts toward your 20 plants a week in FiberKit. Dried figs counts as the same plant.
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Compared with other fruits
| # | Food | Serving | Fiber | % DV | Soluble · insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Raspberries1 cup | 1 cup | 8 g | 29% | |
| 2 |  Blackberries1 cup | 1 cup | 7.6 g | 27% | No split data |
| 3 |  Gooseberries1 cup | 1 cup | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| 4 |  Persimmon1 fruit | 1 fruit | 6 g | 21% | |
| 5 |  Pear1 medium | 1 medium | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| 22 |  Figs, fresh2 medium | 2 medium | 2.9 g | 10% |
Questions
How much fiber is in fresh figs?
Fresh figs has 2.9 g of fiber in 2 medium (100 g), 10% of the Daily Value. That’s 2.9 g of fiber per 100 g.
Is fresh figs high in fiber?
It’s a good source. One serving gives 10% of the Daily Value. The FDA calls 10 to 19% a good source and 20% or more high.
Is the fiber in fresh figs soluble or insoluble?
Both. A serving has 1.1 g of soluble and 1.8 g of insoluble fiber, so it’s 37% soluble.
How does fresh figs compare with other fruits?
It ranks #22 of 47 fruits in FiberKit by fiber per serving. Raspberries leads with 8 g in 1 cup.
What’s a higher-fiber swap for fresh figs?
Raspberries has 8 g in 1 cup. That’s 5.1 g more than a serving of fresh figs. Also try blackberries (7.6 g).
Fiber: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173021. Values are for the serving shown and vary with variety and cooking.