Comparison
Dates (Medjool) vs Figs, dried: Fiber Comparison
Dates (Medjool) carries more fiber per serving — 5.4g versus 3.7g for Figs, dried. Here's the full breakdown.
Dates (Medjool)
5.4g
per 3 dates (75g)
Soluble1.5g
Insoluble3.9g
Calories200
Protein1.6g
Figs, dried
3.7g
per 1/4 cup (37g)
Soluble1.0g
Insoluble2.7g
Calories93
Protein1.2g
The verdict
Dates (Medjool) delivers 1.7g more fiber than Figs, dried per serving, a 46% difference. High fiber for a dried fruit, and often used as a whole-food sweetener in recipes specifically because of that fiber content.
Dates (Medjool): 5.4g/serving
Figs, dried: 3.7g/serving
Difference: 1.7g