High in Nutrients

Fresh figs are high in nutrients and low in calories, making them an excellent supplement to a balanced diet. One small (40-gram) fresh fig contains:

• Calories: 30
• Protein: 0 grams
• Fat: 0 grams
• Carbs: 8 grams
• Fiber: 1 gram
• Copper: 3% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Magnesium: 2% of the DV
• Potassium: 2% of the DV
• Riboflavin: 2% of the DV
• Thiamine: 2% of the DV
• Vitamin B6: 3% of the DV
• Vitamin K: 2% of the DV

Fresh figs include some calories from natural sugar, but a few figs are a low-calorie snack or supplement to a meal. Dried figs, on the other hand, are high in sugar and calories because the sugar becomes concentrated when the fruits are dried. Figs contain trace levels of several minerals, but they are especially high in copper and vitamin B6. Copper is an essential mineral that is involved in a variety of body functions such as metabolism and energy generation, as well as the development of blood cells, connective tissues, and neurotransmitters.