How Much Sugar Is in Figs?
1 medium (2-1/4" dia) of figs has about 8 g of sugar — naturally occurring, not added during processing.
in 1 medium (2-1/4" dia) · about 1.9 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 8 g
- Per 100 g
- 16.3 g
- Type
- Natural sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 1.9 tsp
Fine in a portion — worth keeping an eye on.
Figs carries roughly 8 g of sugar per 1 medium (2-1/4" dia), which works out to about 16.3 g per 100 g. That places it in the 'moderate' band for a typical serving.
Because this sugar occurs naturally in the food itself, it typically comes packaged with fibre, water, or other nutrients that slow how fast it hits your bloodstream — unlike the same amount of sugar added to a processed product.
How figs compares
Out of 205 everyday foods and drinks we track, figs ranks #123 for sugar per serving — more than 40% of them.
- Sweet chili sauce8g
- Granola bar8g
- Figs (this page)8g
- Currants8g
- Tomato Juice8g
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Lower-sugar swaps
- This is already a moderate-to-low sugar choice for its category
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sugar in figs natural or added?
- It's naturally occurring — figs doesn't have sugar added during processing.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-30.