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1. Fig Facts
2. Types of Figs
3. Nutritional Value of Figs
4. Health Benefits of Figs

Figs Facts

History and Origin

Types of Figs

Types of Figs grown and sold in Australia

Figs Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Fig ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Figs, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 medium, (5.5cm” dia) = 50 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	74	3.7%
Protein	g	0.75	1.5%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.30	0.3%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	19.18	6.9%
Fiber, total dietary	g	2.9	10.3%
Sugars, total	g	16.26
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	35	2.6%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.37	2.0%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	17	4.0%
Phosphorus, P	mg	14	1.1%
Potassium, K	mg	232	4.9%
Sodium, Na	mg	1	0.04%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.15	1.3%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.070	7.7%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.128	5.5%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.2	0.3%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	2.0	2.2%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.060	5%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.050	3.8%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.400	2.5%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.300	6%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.113	6.6%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	6	1.5%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	7	0.7%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.11	0.7%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	4.7	3.9%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.060	0.3%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.066
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.144
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	85
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	9

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Figs Nutritional Value

Figs Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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