Fig

What is Fig?
Delicious, sweet fig fruit is one of the prime fruits enjoyed since antiquity in the human history. Fig is naturally rich in much health benefiting phyto-nutrients, anti-oxidants and vitamins. Dried figs, in fact, are concentrated source of minerals and vitamins. The fully ripe fig has bell or pear shape with succulent flesh. Interiorly, the fig fruit features numerous club shaped ovaries protruding towards central hollow cavity.
Figs grow on the Ficus tree (Ficus carica), which is a member of the Mulberry family. Figs range dramatically in color and subtly in texture depending upon the variety. The majority of figs are dried, either by exposure to sunlight or through an artificial process, creating a sweet and nutritious dried fruit that can be enjoyed throughout the year. 

Health Benefits

• Fig fruit is low in calories. 100 g fresh fruits provide only 74 calories. However, they contain health benefiting soluble dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and pigment anti-oxidants that contribute immensely for optimum health and wellness.
• Dried figs are an excellent source of minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants. In fact, dried fruits are concentrated sources of energy. 100 g dried figs provide 249 calories. 
• Fresh figs, especially black mission, are good in poly-phenolic flavonoid anti-oxidants such ascarotenes, lutein, tannins, chlorogenic acid...etc. Their anti-oxidant value is comparable to that of apples at 3200 umol/100 g.
• In addition, fresh fruits contain adequate levels of some of the anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin A, E, and K. Altogether these phyto-chemical compounds in fig fruit help scavenge harmful oxygen derived free radicals from the body and thereby protect us from cancers, diabetes, degenerative diseases and infections.
• Furthermore, research studies suggest that chlorogenic acid in these berries help lower blood sugar levels and control blood-glucose levels in type-II diabetes mellitus (Adult onset) condition.
• Fresh as well as dried figs contain good levels of B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, folates, and pantothenic acid. These vitamins function as co-factors for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
• Dried figs are excellent source minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and zinc. 100 g of dried figs contain 640 mg of potassium, 162 mg of calcium, 2.03 mg of iron and 232 mg of potassium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for red blood cell formation as well for cellular oxidation.

Medical disclaimer:

• The information and reference guides in this website are intended solely for the general information for the reader. It is not to be used to diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. 

Names In Other Languages for  Fig (Arabic, Assamese, Bengali,Chinese, French, German, Gujarati,Hindi, Kannada, Malay, Malayalam, Oriya, Sinhala, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, Urdu):

Nutritional value

Dried Fig

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Amounts per 1 cup (149g)

Calorie Information Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Calories 371 (1553 kJ) 19%   From Carbohydrate 343 (1436 kJ)   From Fat 11.6 (48.6 kJ)   From Protein 16.5 (69.1 kJ)   From Alcohol 0.0 (0.0 kJ) Carbohydrates Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Total Carbohydrate 95.2 g 32% Dietary Fiber 14.6 g 58% Starch 7.6 g Sugars 71.4 g Fats & Fatty Acids Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Total Fat 1.4 g 2% Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1% Monounsaturated Fat 0.2 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g Total trans fatty acids ~ Total trans-monoenoic fatty acids ~ Total trans-polyenoic fatty acids ~ Total Omega-3 fatty acids ~ Total Omega-6 fatty acids 514 mg Learn more about these fatty acids and their equivalent names

Protein & Amino Acids Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Protein 4.9 g 10% Vitamins Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Vitamin A 14.9 IU 0% Vitamin C 1.8 mg 3% Vitamin D ~ ~ Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) 0.5 mg 3% Vitamin K 23.2 mcg 29% Thiamin 0.1 mg 8% Riboflavin 0.1 mg 7% Niacin 0.9 mg 5% Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 8% Folate 13.4 mcg 3% Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0% Pantothenic Acid 0.6 mg 6% Choline 23.5 mg Betaine 1.0 mg Minerals Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Calcium 241 mg 24% Iron 3.0 mg 17% Magnesium 101 mg 25% Phosphorus 99.8 mg 10% Potassium 1013 mg 29% Sodium 14.9 mg 1% Zinc 0.8 mg 5% Copper 0.4 mg 21% Manganese 0.8 mg 38% Selenium 0.9 mcg 1% Fluoride ~ Sterols Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0% Phytosterols ~ Other Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Alcohol 0.0 g Water 44.8 g Ash 2.8 g Caffeine 0.0 mg Theobromine 0.0 mg

Footnotes for Figs, dried, uncooked

Source: Nutrient data for this listing was provided by USDA SR-21. Each "~" indicates a missing or incomplete value.

Percent Daily Values (%DV) are for adults or children aged 4 or older, and are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your individual needs.

Nutrition Data's Opinion, Completeness Score™, Fullness Factor™, Rating, Estimated Glycemic Load (eGL), and Better Choices Substitutions™ are editorial opinions of NutritionData.com, given without warranty, and are not intended to replace the advice of a nutritionist or health-care professional. Nutrition Data's opinions and ratings are based on weighted averages of the nutrient densities of those nutrients for which the FDA has established Daily Values, and do not consider other nutrients that may be important to your health or take into account your individual needs. Consequently, Nutrition Data's higher-rated foods may not necessarily be healthier for you than lower-rated ones. All foods, regardless of their rating, have the potential to play an important role in your diet.

The Amino Acid Score has not been corrected for digestibility, which could reduce its value.

IF Rating™ is a trademark of Monica Reinagel. Data for the IF Rating was provided by inflammationfactor.com.

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Fresh Fruit

Fig fruit (Ficus carica),
Nutrition Value per 100 g.
(Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	74 Kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	19.18 g	15%
Protein	0.75 g	1.5%
Total Fat	0.30 g	1%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	2.9 g	7%
Vitamins
Folates	6 µg	1.5%
Niacin	0.400 mg	2.5%
Pantothenic acid	0.300 mg	6%
Pyridoxine	0.113 mg	9%
Riboflavin	0.050 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.060	5%
Vitamin A	142 IU	5%
Vitamin C	2 mg	3%
Vitamin E	0.11 mg	1%
Vitamin K	4.7 µg	4%
Electrolytes
Sodium	1 mg	0%
Potassium	232 mg	5%
Minerals
Calcium	35 mg	3.5%
Copper	0.070 mg	8%
Iron	0.37 mg	5%
Magnesium	17 mg	4%
Manganese	0.128 mg	5.5%
Selenium	0.2 µg	<1%
Zinc	0.15 mg	1%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	85 µg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	9 µg	--

Substitute for Fig
For Fresh fig I don't find anything coming closer.. but for dried fig depending on what your making you could use dates, apples, apricots, cherries, cranberries, raisins regular or golden, prunes, peaches, or pears.

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_can_substitute_figs_for_a_recipe#ixzz27xqsW9XJ

Where it can be used

Salad, Can be eaten as it is, Juice, Shake, Snacks with dried Fig, Baking

How to Store

While buying fresh-figs look for ripe fruits, which are soft in hand and emit a sweet aroma.

Avoid overtly soft, bruised, fungus inflicted fruits. Similarly unripe green fruits as they are astringent and out of flavor.

Fig fruits perish rather very quickly and eaten while they are fresh or else should be placed in the refrigerator where they keep well for 2-3 days. Place them in a plastic or zip pouch and store in the refrigerator set with high relative humidity. However, dried figs can stay for 6-8 months. Store dried figs in air tight container

Recipe Using  Fig (Here I list only main dishes.. but   Fig can be used in lot of dishes for decoration or just to add little flavour)

https://kitchensrecipe.com/pasta-mixed-nuts-curry-salad/