Figs
Figs can be part of almost any special diet, be it low fat, low sodium, high fiber, weight loss, diabetic or even the Mediterranean. They satisfy a sweet tooth without adding any fat. The unique satiny texture and seeds of figs provide a satisfying mouth feel and crunch.
Nutrition
- Figs are fat-free, sodium-free and, like other plant foods, cholesterol-free.
- One serving of figs is 40 grams, about 1/4 cup, or about 3 Calimyrna figs or about 4 to 5 Mission figs.
- A small serving of about 1-1/2 dried figs equals one fruit exchange, or 15 grams of carbohydrate, provided in the form of glucose and fructose.
- Figs are high in fiber, providing 20-percent of the Daily Value --- more dietary fiber per serving than any other common dried or fresh fruit.
- Of the approximately five grams of fiber per serving of figs, four grams are insoluble and one gram is water-soluble.
- Figs have the highest overall mineral content of all common fruits. A 40 gram (1/4 cup) serving provides 244mg of potassium, 53mg of calcium and 1.2mg of iron.
