Is Figs (anjeer) safe during pregnancy?

Fruit Also called Dumura (Bengali); Athipazham (Tamil); Atti pandu (Telugu); Anjurada hannugalu (Kannada).

Suggested as a healthy snack

The NHS suggests ready-to-eat figs as a healthier snack in pregnancy.[1]

What official sources say

NHS: Have a healthy diet in pregnancy

  • Instead, choose something healthier, such as: Ready-to-eat apricots, figs or prunes are suggested as a healthier snack.[1]

Related general rules

NHS: Foods to avoid in pregnancy

  • Fruit and vegetables › Safe to eat: Most fruits and vegetables are safe to eat in pregnancy, as long as they are washed thoroughly first.[2]
  • Wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly to remove soil, because soil can carry bacteria that may make you ill.[2]

US FDA: Fruits, Veggies and Juices (Food Safety for Moms-to-Be)

  • Thoroughly rinse raw fruits and vegetables under running water before eating or preparing them, especially fruits that require peeling or cutting - like cantaloupe and other melons.[3]

US CDC: Safer Food Choices for Pregnant Women

  • Riskier Choice: Unwashed fresh fruits and vegetables, including lettuce and other leafy greens[4]
  • Safer Choice: Washed vegetables and fruits (washed and then cooked are safest)[4]

NHS: Have a healthy diet in pregnancy

  • Aim for at least 5 portions of varied fruit and vegetables a day, which can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced, and always wash fresh produce carefully.[1]

ICMR-NIN: Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024

  • Beans, dry fruits, eggs and flesh foods are good sources of iron. (p. 15)[5]

Nutrition per 100 g (USDA)

Energy249 kcal
Protein3.3 g
Fibre9.8 g
Sugars47.9 g
Iron2.03 mg
Calcium162 mg
Folate, total9 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)0 µg
Vitamin C1.2 mg
Sodium10 mg

USDA FoodData Central: Figs, dried, uncooked (FDC ID 746768), per 100 g. Public domain. Values describe that USDA record; composition varies with variety and preparation.

Sources

  1. NHS: Have a healthy diet in pregnancy · nhs.uk. Paraphrased. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (OGL v3.0). Not endorsed by the NHS.
  2. NHS: Foods to avoid in pregnancy · nhs.uk. Paraphrased. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (OGL v3.0). Not endorsed by the NHS.
  3. US FDA: Fruits, Veggies and Juices (Food Safety for Moms-to-Be) · fda.gov. US government work, public domain; quoted. No endorsement implied.
  4. US CDC: Safer Food Choices for Pregnant Women · cdc.gov. US government work, public domain; quoted. No endorsement implied.
  5. ICMR-NIN: Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024 · nin.res.in. Printed page 15. Paraphrased and cited by printed page; the text is not reproduced.

Sources checked 26 September 2026.

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Educational information, not medical advice. Your own doctor or midwife may advise differently for you — follow their advice.