A Fig Newton is a trademarked version of a fig roll pastry owned by Nabisco. The term "Fig Newton" is also frequently used in a generic sense to refer to any similar pastry. A Fig Newton is a healthier snack than many other pastries since it's low in sugar.
Serving Information
A container of Fig Newtons contains 14 individual cookies. This nutritional information is based on a serving size of 2 Fig Newton bars and doesn't include any additional ingredients. These bars weigh 31 g, or slightly more than 1 oz. The nutritional content of other fig rolls is similar to that of a Fig Newton.
Calories
A serving of Fig Newtons has a total of 110 calories. This provides 5.5 percent of the daily value (DV) for calories, assuming a standard diet of 2,000 calories per day. Carbohydrates account for 86 calories, fat provides 20 calories and protein makes up the remaining 4 calories.
Carbohydrates
A serving of Fig Newtons contains a total of 22 g of carbohydrates. This includes 9 g of complex carbohydrates, 1 g of dietary fiber and 12 g of sugar. This provides 7 percent of the DV for total carbohydrates and 4 percent of the DV for dietary fiber.
Fat and Protein
A serving of Fig Newtons contains about 2 g of fat, which is 3 percent of the DV for total fat. This is all unsaturated fat, as a Fig Newton doesn't contain saturated fats, trans fats or cholesterol. A serving of Fig Newtons also contains about 1 g of protein, which is 2 percent of the DV for protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
A serving of Fig Newtons contains 125 mg of sodium, which is about 5 percent of the DV for sodium. It also contains 75 mg of potassium, which is about 2 percent of the DV. A serving of Fig Newtons has about 0.03 mg of iron, which is 4 percent of the DV. A serving of Fig Newtons also has about 20 mg of calcium, which is 2 percent of the DV for calcium.
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