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Sweet, jam, high sugar, fig flavor
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Fig from fig jam (20 g) has 51 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
51
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
12.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 51 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 7 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 15 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 25 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 77 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 40 g | 102 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 816 kcal |
Calculated from 255 calories per 100 g.
Fig from fig jam is the fruit portion of fig jam: figs cooked and preserved in a sweet syrup. It can be eaten with some syrup or served on its own as a topping for breakfast foods and desserts.
Fig from fig jam is made by cooking figs in a sweet syrup until the fruit softens and absorbs the flavor. The figs are often kept whole or in large pieces so they remain distinct from the syrup.
Fig from fig jam refers to the fruit pieces, while fig jam includes the fruit and its sweet syrup together. You can serve the figs drained for a less syrupy bite or spoon them out with the syrup.
Eat fig from fig jam as a sweet topping or side, with a little syrup if you like. It works on toast, oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, or desserts, and can also be served alongside cheese.
Fig from fig jam pairs well with cheeses that are salty, tangy, or creamy. Try it with goat cheese, blue cheese, or a firm aged cheese on a cheese board; the sweet fruit balances their savory flavor.
Yes, you can make fig from fig jam with dried figs, but the result will be denser and chewier than one made with fresh fruit. Soften the dried figs during cooking, and expect them to absorb more liquid.
Store fig from fig jam in a clean, sealed container in the refrigerator after opening. Keep the fruit covered with syrup and use a clean spoon each time to help it stay in good condition.
Yes, fig from fig jam can be frozen in a sealed, freezer-safe container, with the syrup covering the fruit. Thaw it in the refrigerator; the figs may become softer, so they are especially useful afterward in sauces or desserts.
Yes, fig from fig jam can raise blood sugar because it is preserved in sweet syrup. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor or dietitian how to fit it into your meals and manage your portion.
Yes, fig from fig jam can be used in baking as a filling or topping for cakes, pastries, and tarts. Drain the figs if excess syrup could make the pastry soggy, and save the syrup to brush over the finished bake.
Vitamins
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
0.6µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Calcium
7mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
22mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.6mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A fig from fig jam is a whole or large piece of fig cooked in the fruit’s sweet preserve. As it simmers, the fruit softens and absorbs some of the syrup, leaving it tender and intensely fig-flavoured.
It is very sweet, with a soft, sometimes slightly chewy texture. In Turkey, figs from the preserve may be served at breakfast with bread and cheese, alongside tea, or spooned over a simple dessert; elsewhere, they also work as a small sweet after a meal or with plain yoghurt. This is a carbohydrate- and sugar-rich treat with little protein, so a modest portion is usually plenty. Drain off excess syrup for a less-sweet serving.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.