COMING SOON FROM INEUK.LTD
FRESH AND DRIED FIGS WILL BE
AVAILABLE IN OUR STORES IN AUGUST 2022
What are Dried Figs?
Dried figs are the dried forms of the
fig fruit, which grows on the fig tree, scientifically known as Ficus
carica. While fresh figs are quite popular for their juicy, luscious
texture, they are rather delicate fruits and are only available for a short
time each year. Fresh figs are only good for 1-2 weeks after they are
harvested, and are best consumed within a few days.
Dried figs, on the other hand, can be
savored throughout the year. They are also readily available in many parts of
the world and have a much longer shelf life than fresh figs. This is a Middle
Eastern fruit but is now widely exported to the rest of the world. Dried figs
are made by either drying in the sun, or through
a dehydration process to remove excess water, leaving behind a fiber-rich, nutrient-dense snack.
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. A 1/2 cup of these figs, which is about 9 dried fruits, contains just
under 200 calories and has almost no fat content. These dried fruits also
offer various antioxidants and
active ingredients to further boost your health. There are also trace amounts
of omega-6 fatty acids, glutamic acid, and linoleic acid.
Dried Figs Benefits
The most important health benefits of
dried figs include its ability to strengthen bones, lower blood pressure,
optimize digestion, aid in weight loss, and regulate diabetic symptoms, among others.
Skin Care
With a good amount of vitamin E, vitamin C,
and calcium, these dried fruits can give your skin a
much-needed boost. These active ingredients can work as antioxidants to clear
out free radicals and prevent them from causing oxidative
stress, which leads to wrinkles, age spots,
and other blemishes. It can also improve skin elasticity, to keep you looking
younger for longer.
Fresh vs. Dried Figs
Fresh or dried, figs are a powerhouse
of nutrition. These naturally sweet fruits boast large amounts of vitamin C,
vitamin K, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and fiber. They're also
packed with quercetin, kaempferol, epicatechin gallate and other powerful antioxidants. Despite their high sugar content, they support
health and may even aid in weight loss.
This superfood comes in different
varieties, colors and sizes. Kadota figs, Sierra figs and black
mission figs are among the most popular. Dried figs contain less
water, so they're more concentrated in calories, sugar and nutrients. One cup,
which has about 149 grams, provides:
·
371 calories
·
2 grams of carbs
·
4 grams of sugars
·
6 grams of fiber
·
9 grams of protein
·
4 grams of fat
·
24 percent of the daily value (DV) of
calcium
·
38 percent of the DV of manganese
·
29 percent of the DV of potassium
·
25 percent of the DV of magnesium
·
29 percent of the DV of vitamin K
·
3 percent of the DV of vitamin C
The same amount of fresh figs has
approximately 111 calories, 1.2 grams of protein, 0.3 gram of fat and 28.8
grams of carbs, including 24.3 grams of sugars and 4.2 grams of fiber. They're
lower in vitamins and minerals than dried figs, but they also boast fewer
calories. When it comes to dates vs. figs, the latter are lower in calories and carbs. One cup of dates contains 415 calories and 110.2 grams of
carbs, including 93.1 grams of sugars, which is a lot more compared to dried
figs.
Common figs grow on
the ficus tree (ficus carica), which
is a member of the mulberry family. Originally from Western Asia and the
Middle East, they’re now grown in temperate climates around the world.
Figs can be consumed either raw or
dried, which affects the nutritional value. Thus, 100 grams of raw figs nutrition
contains about: (1)
fresh figs
o
74 calories
o
19 grams carbohydrates
o
0.7 gram protein
o
0.3 gram fat
o
3 grams fiber
o
232 milligrams potassium (7 percent
DV)
o
o.1 milligram manganese (6 percent DV)
o
4.7 micrograms vitamin K (6 percent
DV)
o
0.1 milligram vitamin B6 (6 percent
DV)
o
17 milligrams magnesium (4 percent
DV)
o
35 milligrams calcium (4 percent DV)
o
0.1 milligram thiamine (4 percent DV)
o
142 IU vitamin A (3 percent DV)
·
2 milligrams vitamin C (3 percent DV)
When dried, the health benefits of
figs increase — thus, 100 grams of dried figs nutrition contains about: (2)
dried figs
·
249 calories
·
63.9 grams carbohydrates
·
3.3 grams protein
·
0.9 gram fat
·
9.8 grams fiber
·
0.5 milligram manganese (26 percent
DV)
·
15.6 micrograms vitamin K (19
percent DV)
·
680 milligrams potassium (19 percent DV)
·
68 milligrams magnesium (17
percent DV)
·
162 milligrams calcium (16 percent
DV)
·
0.3 milligrams copper (14
percent DV)
·
2 milligrams iron (11
percent DV)
·
67 milligrams phosphorus (7 percent
DV)
·
0.1 milligrams vitamin B6 (6 percent
DV)
·
0.1 milligrams thiamine (6 percent
DV)
·
0.1 mg riboflavin (5 percent DV)
·
0.5 milligram zinc (4 percent DV)
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