Nutritional value and benefits
Energy intake
Energy contribution
Although many people fear figs because of their calorie content, a handful of dried figs contains only 75 calories and plenty of vitamins and minerals. Reason enough to choose them over other industrial foods or sweets that are less beneficial
Dried figs are very nutritious foods, their contribution of carbohydrates is what makes them ideal for athletes, children or simply people who require enough energy in their daily lives. In ancient Greece, athletes chose them to regain strength after their hard workouts.
They can be a great snack for the whole family
They can be a fantastic snack especially if you mix them with almonds, an ideal combination to eat at any time
Dried figs are fattening?
Their calorie levels need not have a negative impact on your diet. Above all, its nutritional qualities make it a food of high nutritional value far in excess of the calories it provides.
Dried figs are a very nutritious food
How many dried figs can I eat a day to enjoy its benefits?
As with any other food you have to control the amounts you consume, the recommended amount is generally about 30 grams of dried figs a day (a handful), this is equivalent to 5 units (depending on how big they are) but the amounts may vary depending on your dietary goal
Source of fiber
They are fully recommended to include in diets against constipation, they provide both soluble and insoluble fiber. They contain more than 3% fiber per 100 grams of dried figs, which naturally helps to regulate intestinal transit
Satiating effect
As we have mentioned they provide soluble fiber which has a satiating effect so they are ideal to include in weight loss diets as well. Their natural sugars can help reduce cravings for sweets and replace desserts.
They are ideal to include in weight loss diets as well
Blood pressure reduction
One of the benefits of these nuts is their reduction of high blood pressure, they are recommended for people who want to control their blood pressure levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Electrolytes work for the muscles and nervous system to function properly, dried figs contain three key electrolytes: calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Electrolytes are essential for the muscles and nervous system to function properly.
Calcium and magnesium
Dried figs provide more calcium than any other dried fruit. Specifically, they contain 100 mg of calcium per 100 grams of figs consumed.
Because of their calcium content they can help prevent osteoporosis and have a protective effect against colon cancer. Several studies have shown that ingesting between 1200 and 1400 milligrams of calcium per day reduces the risk of this type of cancer
