Health Benefits of Dried Fig with Infographics
Nutritional value of dried figs:
1 dried fig contains 20 calories and less than 1 g of dietary fiber. Figs are also good sources of vitamins A, C, K and the B complex vitamins as well as minerals like potassium, calcium and iron.
Disease-fighting factor:
- Figs are good sources of potassium which helps lower high blood pressure.
- Figs are good sources of fiber which helps prevent heart disease by lowering blood pressure.
- Figs are good sources of fiber which helps in weight management.
Interesting fact:
Pureed dried figs are used as healthy substitutes for fat when baking cakes.
