Dried figs glycemic index
Dried figs has a glycemic index of 58, which is medium. A 60 g serving (about 3 dried figs) has a glycemic load of 19 (medium).
Also known as: figs, dried fig
- Serving60 g
- Available carbs32 g
- Fiber5.9 g
- Sugars29 g
- Protein2 g
- Calories149 kcal
Serving: about 3 dried figs.
What to know
Dried figs have a medium GI and are dense in sugar. They are high in fiber and calcium, so two figs with a handful of almonds make a more balanced snack than figs alone.
Glycemic load by portion size
GI stays the same whatever you eat, but glycemic load scales with the amount: eating twice as much doubles the effect on blood sugar.
| Amount | Available carbs | Glycemic load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 27 g | 16 | Medium |
| 100 g | 54 g | 31 | High |
| 60 g · about 3 dried figs | 32 g | 19 | Medium |
| 120 g · double serving | 65 g | 38 | High |
What the studies found
The value of 58 is the median of 2 published measurements in the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021). Results are fairly consistent (54 to 61).
Each dot is one study. Green dots followed the ISO 26642 standard method.
- 54 · Turkey 2018
- 61 · Australia 2002
Dried figs compared with other fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Is dried figs low glycemic?
No. With a GI of 58, dried figs is in the medium range (56 to 69). Low GI is 55 or less.
What is the glycemic load of dried figs?
A 60 g serving (about 3 dried figs) has a glycemic load of 19, which is medium. Glycemic load combines GI with the amount of carbohydrate in the portion: 10 or less is low, 11 to 19 medium and 20 or more high.
Can people with diabetes eat dried figs?
With a GI of 58 and a medium glycemic load per serving, dried figs can be part of a diabetes-friendly diet with attention to portion size and pairing it with protein, fat or fiber. Everyone responds differently, so talk to your doctor or dietitian about your plan.
How many carbs are in dried figs?
A 60 g serving has about 38 g of total carbohydrate, including 5.9 g of fiber, leaving 32.5 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 63.9 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (60 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 249 kcal | 149 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g | 38 g |
| Available carbs | 54 g | 32 g |
| Fiber | 9.8 g | 5.9 g |
| Sugars | 48 g | 29 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 0.6 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Figs, dried, uncooked (SR Legacy, FDC 174665). Available carbohydrate = total carbohydrate minus fiber.
Sources: Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632. USDA FoodData Central. How we calculate each value: Methodology & sources.
Data last reviewed 2026-09-29.