Figs (Dried)
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Dried figs are high FODMAP at the checked serving of 30 g, described by Monash as one piece. Fructans are the high group. The inspected entry shows no smaller green reference, so this guide does not assign a low-FODMAP rating to half a fig or an arbitrary bite-sized amount.
Serving sizes for figs (dried)
Dried figs: 30 g, approximately one piece, is red in fructans. Other groups are green at that weight; no low portion was established.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 30 g | Fructans 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 30 g
Is figs (dried) low FODMAP?
Fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and GOS are green at 30 g. That pattern differs from dried pear, whose inspected high groups are fructose and sorbitol. Dried fruits should therefore be compared by their own evidence rather than grouped under one assumed carbohydrate profile.
Figs (Dried) and IBS: what to know
For a recipe using chopped figs, note how much dried fruit is allocated to each portion. Knowing that amount helps describe the recipe, but dividing a high reference is not the same as having a verified green serving. If you are personalising your diet, a dietitian can help interpret that evidence gap.
Gut-friendly ways to eat figs (dried)
Check whether your snack contains plain dried figs or a fig paste, filling or mixed-fruit layer. A filled biscuit or bar needs its own product assessment. Compare dried pitted dates and dried currants for other fruit ingredients with separately listed small-portion references; substitutes still change the recipe.
Frequently asked questions
Is the high dried fig rating caused by sorbitol?
No. Sorbitol is green in this checked panel. Fructans are the group rated high.
Does one piece always weigh the app's reference amount?
Dried fig sizes differ. The one-piece description accompanies 30 g and should be understood as approximate.
Can fresh figs use this serving?
No. Drying creates a different preparation entry. Consult the source for fresh figs rather than transferring this dried-fruit amount.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Figs, dried” checked directly on 27 September 2026. The portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups discussed here were verified in matching detail panels. Numerical FODMAP concentration estimates elsewhere in the catalogue were not validated by this check.