Fig Calories & Nutrition (अंजीर)

Fig has 41 calories per 1 medium (82 kcal per 100 g)

Fruits Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Evening snack
41 kcal

Fig Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Fig broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 medium fig standard 50 g 41 kcal 1 g 8.1 g 0.2 g
2 figs 100 g 82 kcal 2 g 16.2 g 0.4 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
+ Add Fig to your thali See the total calories of your whole meal.
Nutrition Facts — Fig (per 1 medium)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 41 kcal 82 kcal 2%
Protein 1 g 2 g 2%
Carbohydrates 8.1 g 16.2 g 3%
Fat 0.2 g 0.4 g 0%
Fiber 2.3 g 4.6 g 9%
Sugar 4.3 g 8.6 g 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 1 g · 10%
Carbs 8.1 g · 85%
Fat 0.2 g · 5%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 41 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 9 min
Cycling 6 min
Running 4 min
Yoga 12 min

Is Fig good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Fig carries roughly 82 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.6 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Fig good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Fig provides about 2 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.4 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Fig

Eat the whole fruit instead of juice to keep the fibre and stay full longer. Works well as a mid-morning or evening snack.

About Fig

Fresh figs with a soft, honeyed flesh and tiny seeds.

Frequently asked questions about Fig

1 medium fig (50 g) contains approximately 41 calories, along with 1 g protein, 8.1 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat.

1 anjeer (50 g) mein lagbhag 41 calorie aur 1 g protein hota hai. Isme 8.1 g carbs aur 0.2 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 अंजीर (50 ग्राम) में लगभग 41 कैलोरी और 1 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 8.1 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 0.2 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Fig contains about 82 calories, 2 g protein, 16.2 g carbs and 0.4 g fat.

2 figs works out to roughly 82 calories and 2 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Fig carries roughly 82 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.6 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Fig contains about 2 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Fig provides roughly 16.2 g of carbohydrates and 8.6 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Fig is best eaten at evening snack.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 41 calories in 1 medium fig takes brisk walking for about 9 minutes, or cycling for about 6 minutes, or running for about 4 minutes, or yoga for about 12 minutes.

Compare Fig with other foods

Fig vs Banana Fig vs Phalsa Fig vs Pineapple Fig vs Amla Fig vs Apple

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Banana

105 kcal

Phalsa

71 kcal

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65 kcal

Amla

7 kcal

Apple

94 kcal

Avocado

217 kcal

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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