Fig is a lusciously sweet fruit eaten either fresh or dried. A medium fig 
weighs approximately 50 grams, providing 10 grams of carbohydrate and 1 gram of fiber.
Average calories: 40 per one medium fruit.
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Fig: one medium |
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Carbohydrate |
10 |
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Fiber |
1 |
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Protein |
0 |
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Fat |
0 |
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Calories |
40 |
Vitamins found in higher amounts: vitamins C, K, B6 and B2.
Minerals found in higher amounts: manganese, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and copper.
Phytonutrients found in higher amounts and their health benefits: figs contain flavonoids and carotenoids (beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin). Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-allergic effects. Carotenoids improve healthy vision and may protect against macular degeneration of the eye.
A unique nutrient in fig is psoralen. It is a type of furanocoumarin. Psoralen is effective in psoriasis. See “Psoriasis” under the section of “Medicinal Nutrition”.
