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Fig

Fig is a sweet fruit eaten fresh or dried and used in desserts, preserves, and savory dishes.

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About Fig

A fig is the edible, soft fruiting structure of a fig tree, with a thin skin, tender flesh, and many small edible seeds inside. Figs are eaten fresh or dried and are used in desserts, preserves, compotes, pastries, salads, and savoury dishes with cheese or meat.

Depending on variety and ripeness, the skin may be green, yellow, purple, or brown, while the flesh ranges from pale to red. Ripe figs are soft, sweet, and aromatic, with a jammy texture; cultivar and ripeness affect these characteristics.

Fresh figs may be sold and served whole, halved, or sliced, while dried figs are denser and chewy. Fig paste and preserves are further processed forms; drying or cooking changes the fruit’s moisture, density, and texture.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Desserts

Ingredient connections awaiting review · Coverage is still growing, including packaged snacks.

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Local names for fig

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

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Fig

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fig (canned)

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fig (preserved in syrup, canned)

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fig (raw)

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Fig, dried

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Fig, fresh, unpeeled, raw

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Fig, Horaish, Raw

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Fig, Imported, Dried

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Fig, Masui dauphine, Dried

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Fig, Masui dauphine, Raw

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Figue, sèche

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Fig nutrition & diet

Fig nutritional value

Fig, fresh, unpeeled, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the stated food form.

Calories
46.6kcal
Protein
1.4g
Carbs
8.1g
Fat
0.3g

Reference values apply to the named food form, not every preparation, variety or brand. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. AFCD Release 3, food F003834. Available carbohydrate excludes sugar alcohols; energy converted from kJ to kcal (÷4.184). Australian data may not be appropriate for use in other countries. There are limitations associated with food composition databases. Food composition data used in the database or databases may represent an average of the nutrient content of a particular sample of foods and ingredients, determined at a particular time. The nutrient composition of foods and ingredients can vary substantially between batches and brands because of a number of factors, including changes in season, processing practices and ingredient source, and methods of calculation. Data licensed under the FSANZ Data User Licence Agreement, based on CC BY-SA 3.0 AU: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science-data/monitoringnutrients/afcd/datauserlicenceagreement.

Portions & preparation

Match the reference to fresh or dried figs, since water loss changes the edible portion and serving pattern. Account for whether stems are removed and whether the figs are eaten whole, cooked, preserved, or combined with added sugar, pastry, dairy, or savory ingredients.

Compare the right form: Match fresh whole figs or dried figs, with stems and preparation specified; references should not substitute preserves, fillings, or sweetened products.

Diet considerations

Fig is a plant-derived fruit. Fresh and dried forms differ in portion-dependent carbohydrate patterns because drying concentrates the fruit. Compatibility changes when figs are combined with dairy, gelatin, pastry, added sugar, or savory animal ingredients; preserve recipes and dessert portions require separate review.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3, 2025 — Fig, fresh, unpeeled, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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