Feb 28

Did you know these 8 amazing benefits of dried figs? Part 1

dried figs: benefits for the health

 

 

Dried figs can be enjoyed through the better part of the year, as well as their multiple health benefits. This is due to their exceptionally dense nutritional composition.

 

 

Dried figs vs. fresh figs

While fresh figs are very popular for their juicy and delicious texture, they are a delicate fruit and are only available for a short period of time each year. Fresh figs are only good for 1-2 weeks after being harvested, and are best enjoyed when eaten within a few days.

 

Dried figs, on the other hand, can be savored for much of the year. They have a much longer shelf life than fresh figs. They originate from the Middle East, but are also cultivated in many countries. In fact here in Spain, Extremadura is one of the best areas, and it is precisely where our dried figs El Pajarero come from.  

 

Dried Figs: Nutrition 

Dried figs contain an impressive nutritional range, including high levels of protein, carbohydrates, calcium, vitamin K, potassium, iron and magnesium. In terms of dietary fiber, dried figs have a higher content than any other fruit. Half a cup of dried figs contains almost 200 calories and have barely any fat content. These dried fruits also offer several antioxidants and active ingredients to further improve your health. There are also traces of omega-6 fatty acids, glutamic acid and linoleic acid.

 

Nutritional Information

The following nutritional information corresponds to 100 grams of raw dried figs

 

Nutritional value

Water [g] 30.05

 

Energy [kcal] 249.00

 

Protein [g] 3.30

 

Total lipids (fat) [g] 0.93

 

Carbohydrates, by difference [g] 63.87

 

Fiber, total diet [g] 9.80

 

Sugars, total [g] 47.92

 

Calcium, Ca [mg] 162.00

 

Iron, Fe [mg] 2.03

 

Magnesium, Mg [mg] 68.00

 

Phosphorus, P [mg] 67.00

 

Potassium, K [mg] 680.00

 

Sodium, Na [mg] 10.00

 

Zinc, Zn [mg] 0.55

 

Vitamin C, ascorbic acid, total [mg] 1.20

 

Thiamine [mg] 0.09

 

Riboflavin [mg] 0.08

 

Niacin [mg] 0.62

 

Vitamin B-6 [mg] 0.11

 

Folate, DFE [µg] 9.00

 

Vitamin B-12 [µg] 0,00

 

Vitamin A, RAE [µg] 0,00

 

Vitamin A, IU [IU] 10.00

 

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) [mg] 0.35

 

Vitamin D (D2 + D3) [µg] 0.00

 

Vitamin D [IU] 0.00

 

Vitamin K (phylloquinone) [µg] 15.60

 

Fatty acids, total saturated [g] 0.14

 

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated [g] 0,16

 

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated [g] 0.35

 

Cholesterol [mg] 0.00

 

Caffeine [mg] 0.00

 

Source: USDA

 

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