Fig
Description
The fig is the sweet fruit of the shrub or tree in the Ficus genus. The fruit contains a fair amount of potassium and fiber.
Figs are in greatest supply from July through October.
The German Commission E status is "null" or neutral i.e. while it is not approved, there is no documented risk. There may also be some concern over the claims made by manufacturers i.e. they are unproven.
References:
Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.
Caloric Content
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Calories: | 47 | 58 | 42 |
| Protein: | .48 | .33 | .32 gm |
| Carbohydrates: | 12.2 | 15.26 | 11.19 gm |
| Fiber: | .77 | .48 | .46 gm |
| Total fats: | .19 | .09 | .08 gm |
| Saturated fats: | .038 | .017 | .016 gm |
| Unsaturated fats: | .134 | .060 | .056 gm |
| Cholesterol: | 0 | 0 | 0 mg |
1. Raw - 65 grams
2. Canned, Light Syrup - 3 fruits, 1-3/4 tbls liquid, 85 grams
3. Canned, Water Packed - 3 fruits, 1-3/4 tbls liquid, 80 grams
| 4 | 5 | |
| Calories: | 140 | 477 |
| Protein: | 1.67 | 5.7 gm |
| Carbohydrates: | 35.85 | 122.2 gm |
| Fiber: | 2.63 | 8.97 gm |
| Total fats: | .64 | 2.18 gm |
| Saturated fats: | .129 | .438 gm |
| Unsaturated fats: | .447 | 1.527 gm |
| Cholesterol: | 0 | 0 mg |
4. Dried, Cooked - 1/2 cup, 130 grams
5. Dried, Uncooked - 10 fruits, 187 grams
Vitamin Content
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Vitamin A: | 91 | 32 | 31 IU |
| Thiamine: | .038 | .019 | .018 mg |
| Vitamin B-2: | .032 | .032 | .030 mg |
| Vitamin B-6: | .072 | - | - mg |
| Vitamin B-12: | 0 | 0 | 0 mcg |
| Biotin: | - | - | - mcg |
| Niacin: | .256 | .371 | .356 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid: | .192 | .059 | .055 mg |
| Folic acid: | - | - | - mcg |
| Vitamin C: | 1.3 | .9 | .8 mg |
| Vitamin E: | - | - | - IU |
1. Raw - 65 grams
2. Canned, Light Syrup - 3 fruits, 1-3/4 tbls liquid, 85 grams
3. Canned, Water Packed - 3 fruits, 1-3/4 tbls liquid, 80 grams
| 4 | 5 | USRDA | |
| Vitamin A: | 207 | 28 | 5000 IU |
| Thiamine: | .014 | .133 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-2: | .143 | .165 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6: | .173 | .419 | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12: | 0 | 0 | 6 mcg |
| Biotin: | - | - | 300 mcg |
| Niacin: | .832 | 1.298 | 20 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid: | .165 | .813 | 10 mg |
| Folic acid: | 1.3 | 14.1 | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin C: | 5.8 | 1.6 | 60 mg |
| Vitamin E: | - | - | 30 IU |
4. Dried, Cooked - 1/2 cup, 130 grams
5. Dried, Uncooked - 10 fruits, 187 grams
Mineral Content
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Calcium: | 22 | 23 | 22 mg |
| Copper: | .045 | .092 | .088 mg |
| Iron: | .23 | .25 | .24 mg |
| Magnesium: | 11 | 9 | 8 mg |
| Manganese: | .082 | .073 | .070 mg |
| Phosphorus: | 9 | 9 | 8 mg |
| Potassium: | 148 | 86 | 83 mg |
| Selenium: | - | - | - mcg |
| Sodium: | 1 | 1 | 1 mg |
| Zinc: | .09 | .10 | .09 mg |
1. Raw - 65 grams
2. Canned, Light Syrup - 3 fruits, 1-3/4 tbls liquid, 85 grams
3. Canned, Water Packed - 3 fruits, 1-3/4 tbls liquid, 80 grams
| 4 | 5 | USRDA | |
| Calcium: | 79 | 269 | 1000 mg |
| Copper: | .172 | .585 | 2 mg |
| Iron: | 1.23 | 4.18 | 18 mg |
| Magnesium: | 33 | 111 | 400 mg |
| Manganese: | .213 | .726 | n/a mg |
| Phosphorus: | 38 | 128 | 1000 mg |
| Potassium: | 391 | 1332 | n/a mg |
| Selenium: | - | - | n/a mcg |
| Sodium: | 6 | 20 | n/a mg |
| Zinc: | .28 | .94 | 15 mg |
4. Dried, Cooked - 1/2 cup, 130 grams
5. Dried, Uncooked - 10 fruits, 187 grams
Amino Acid Content
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Tryptophan: | .004 | .003 | .002 gm |
| Threonine: | .015 | .011 | .010 gm |
| Isoleucine: | .015 | .010 | .010 gm |
| Leucine: | .021 | .014 | .014 gm |
| Lysine: | .019 | .014 | .013 gm |
| Methionine: | .004 | .003 | .002 gm |
| Cysteine: | .008 | .005 | .006 gm |
| Phenylalanine: | .012 | .009 | .008 gm |
| Tyrosine: | .02 | .014 | .014 gm |
| Valine: | .018 | .013 | .012 gm |
| Arginine: | .011 | .008 | .007 gm |
| Histidine: | .007 | .005 | .005 gm |
| Alanine: | .029 | .020 | .019 gm |
| Aspartic acid: | .113 | .079 | .075 gm |
| Glutamic acid: | .046 | .032 | .031 gm |
| Glycine: | .016 | .011 | .011 gm |
| Proline: | .031 | .022 | .021 gm |
| Serine: | .024 | .016 | .016 gm |
1. Raw - 65 grams
2. Canned, Light Syrup - 3 fruits, 1-3/4 tbls liquid, 85 grams
3. Canned, Water Packed - 3 fruits, 1-3/4 tbls liquid, 80 grams
| 4 | 5 | |
| Tryptophan: | .014 | .049 gm |
| Threonine: | .055 | .187 gm |
| Isoleucine: | .051 | .174 gm |
| Leucine: | .073 | .249 gm |
| Lysine: | .066 | .228 gm |
| Methionine: | .014 | .047 gm |
| Cysteine: | .027 | .094 gm |
| Phenylalanine: | .040 | .138 gm |
| Tyrosine: | .073 | .247 gm |
4. Dried, Cooked - 1/2 cup, 130 grams
5. Dried, Uncooked - 10 fruits, 187 grams
| 4 | 5 | |
| Valine: | .064 | .215 gm |
| Arginine: | .039 | .131 gm |
| Histidine: | .023 | .080 gm |
| Alanine: | .101 | .344 gm |
| Aspartic acid: | .394 | 1.341 gm |
| Glutamic acid: | .161 | .552 gm |
| Glycine: | .057 | .193 gm |
| Proline: | .111 | .376 gm |
| Serine: | .083 | .282 gm |
4. Dried, Cooked - 1/2 cup, 130 grams
5. Dried, Uncooked - 10 fruits, 187 grams
References
Kirschmann, John D. Nutrition Almanac: Nutrition Search. McGraw-Hill: New York. 1984.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Composition of Foods: Fruits and Fruit Juices-Raw-Processed-Prepared. Washington D.C. 1982.
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