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Fresh Figs
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How much fiber is in fresh figs?

Fresh Figs have 2.9 g of fiber per 2 medium (100 g). That is 10% of the daily value and a moderate amount for a fruit.

2.9g
per 2 medium
2.9g
per 100 g
10%
daily value
#19of 39
fruits

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 1.2g 41% Insoluble 1.7g 59%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About fresh figs and fiber

Two medium fresh figs provide 2.9 grams of fiber, with the tiny seeds making up the insoluble share. Fresh figs are high FODMAP from fructose.

Counts toward plant diversityHigh FODMAP at this serving

How fresh figs compares to other fruits

Per typical serving. The highest fruit in the database is raspberries at 8 g.

FoodServingFiberPer 100 g% DV
Prunes5 prunes3 g7.1 g11%
Strawberries1 cup3 g2 g11%
Cherries1 cup2.9 g2.1 g10%
Fresh Figs2 medium2.9 g2.9 g10%
Clementines2 clementines2.6 g1.8 g9%
Mango1 cup sliced2.6 g1.6 g9%
Papaya1 cup cubed2.5 g1.7 g9%

All 39 fruits ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

9×

servings of fresh figs to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

14×

servings of fresh figs to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

USDA entries for fresh figs

Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.

USDA descriptionFiber / 100 gSolubleInsoluble
Figs, raw2.9 g––

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in fresh figs?
2 medium of fresh figs, about 100 grams, contains 2.9 grams of dietary fiber. That is 2.9 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 10% of the 28 gram daily value.
Are fresh figs high in fiber?
Not especially. Fresh Figs have 2.9 g per serving, which ranks 19 of 39 fruits in the FiberUp database. It still counts toward plant diversity, but the fiber in a meal will come from elsewhere.
Is the fiber in fresh figs soluble or insoluble?
About 41% of the fiber in fresh figs is soluble (1.2 g) and 59% is insoluble (1.7 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.
How many servings of fresh figs would reach a daily fiber goal?
It would take about 9 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 14 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.