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Source of fiber and potassium
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Pan-cooked figs (150 g) has 111 calories. That works out to 74 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 4.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 150 g
111
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
28.8g
· 10% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
4.4g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 93% · Protein 4% · Fat 3%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 150 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 26 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 70 g | 52 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 74 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 105 g | 78 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 140 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 165 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 163 kcal |
Calculated from 74 calories per 100 g.
To make pan-cooked figs, halve fresh figs and place them cut-side down in a warm skillet. Cook until the cut sides are browned and the fruit softens, then turn them gently if needed. Take them off the heat before they collapse.
Yes, you can pan-cook dried figs, but they need moisture to soften. Add a splash of water or juice to the skillet and cook gently until pliable; they will be chewier and less juicy than pan-cooked fresh figs.
No, pan-cooked figs usually need no added sugar or honey. Heat brings out the sweetness of ripe figs, and extra sweetener can make the pan sticky. Taste them after cooking and add a small drizzle only if you want a sweeter finish.
No, you do not need to peel figs for pan-cooking. The skin is edible and helps each half hold its shape in the skillet. Rinse the fruit gently and dry it well so it browns rather than steams.
Use a nonstick skillet or a well-seasoned pan and let it warm before adding the figs. Avoid moving the cut halves too soon; once their surfaces have browned, they usually release more easily. A little butter or oil can help if needed.
Pan-cooked figs taste sweet, soft, and lightly caramelized, with a richer flavor than raw figs. Their texture becomes tender while the browned cut surface adds a toasty note; very ripe figs can turn jammy.
Yes, pan-cooked figs pair well with savory ingredients such as goat cheese, salty cheese, or roasted meat. Their sweetness balances salty and rich flavors, so use them as a topping or side rather than adding extra sweetener.
Yes, you can prepare pan-cooked figs ahead and refrigerate them in a covered container for about two days. Reheat them gently in a skillet or serve them cool; vigorous reheating can make the fruit fall apart.
Halving figs is the easiest way to pan-cook them because the cut surface browns and the fruit cooks quickly. Small, firm figs can be cooked whole, but make a shallow cut so heat can soften them evenly.
Pan-cooked figs can raise blood sugar because their natural sugars remain after cooking, even without added sweetener. Portion size and the rest of the meal matter; people managing diabetes should follow their clinician's or dietitian's individual advice.
Vitamins
B6
0.17mg · 10% DV
B5
0.45mg · 9% DV
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
Vitamin K
7.05µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
348mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
26mg · 6% DV
Sodium
1.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pan-cooked figs are fresh figs briefly heated in a pan until tender. Figs have deep roots in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food cultures; this simple preparation lets their natural sweetness come forward. The fruit softens and may brown lightly at the edges while staying juicy inside.
Serve them warm with yogurt, nuts or a little tahini for breakfast or dessert, or alongside cheese as part of a simple snack. They provide fibre and potassium, and contain 74 calories per 100 g. For a lighter version, cook them without added sugar and pair with plain yogurt; a squeeze of lemon can balance their sweetness.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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 2
Minimally 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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.09g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.11g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.