It is a favorite fruit of the Mediterranean countries particularly Greek. You can eat it in both ways dried form or fresh. It is available for whole year. It is of small shape. Taste is very sweet and texture is crunchy and crusty. Even seeds can be eaten along with it. It is produced in California where it remains from June until September. It is rich source of fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is a rich treasure of vitamins B6, K and E, as well as the minerals manganese and potassium.
It is not good for the health of people who are suffering from kidney or gallbladder problems. One interesting thing is that it was favourite fruit of Cleopatra. Its colors are very different like green, brown and purple.Presence of potassium in fig helps to control blood pressure. People who are on diet plan , must eat it as it is rich in dietary fibre.
Fig Nutritional Value, Data, Information, Content, Label, List and Benefits
Measure 2
Weight 32g
Energy 111kcal
Energy 466 kj
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 23 g
Total Sugar 15g
Total Dietary Fiber 1.5 g
Total Fat 2g
Saturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg
Calcium 20mg
Iron 0.9mg
Sodium 112mg
Potassium 66mg
Magnesium 9 mg
Phosphorus 20mg
Thiamin 0.1mg
Riboflavin 0.07mg
Niacin 0.8NE
Folate 17DFE