Fresh figs compared with dried figs
Fresh and dried figs can both contribute nutrients to the diet, but their nutritional profiles are not identical.
Flora & Fauna
A medium fresh fig weighing about 50 grams contains approximately 37 calories, 1.4 grams of fiber, and 9 grams of carbohydrate.
It also provides small amounts of calcium, iron, potassium,
zinc, vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
Dried figs are much more concentrated because most of their water has been removed.
About 100 grams of dried figs contains approximately 249 calories, 64 grams of carbohydrate, and 48 grams of sugar.
By comparison, the same weight of fresh figs contains about 74 calories, 19 grams of carbohydrate, and 16 grams continue reading …
