Dried Fig(Ficus Carica)Slices

The dried figs are tasty and sweet. Dried figs are popularly relished as in between meal snacks. Also it could used as sweetener of herbal or fruit teas.

Dried figs are wonderful foods for energy boosting and maintaining good health.

Dried Figs Nutritional Value

One serving of dried figs, that is about 4 dried figs contains almost 70 calories. All dried fruits have greater amounts of sugar in them, as compared to the same amount of fresh fruit. Thus, people with diabetes should avoid eating dried figs. One serving of dried figs contains 13g of sugar, which is not good for diabetic people. The fiber content present in dried figs makes about 11% of one's daily dietary requirement. Moreover, consuming dried figs helps lower the cholesterol level in the blood. Dried figs are good sources of calcium and help strengthen bones.