Fruits & Vegetables: Nutrition, Culinary Uses & Preservation

Variety comparisons and diverse culinary forms, such as juices or dried extracts, determine the nutritional value and physiological impact of plant-based diets on systemic health.

Prunes Carrots Zucchini Figs Mushrooms Celery Potatoes Cabbage Squash Coconut Tomatoes Kiwi Cooking Vegetables Sweet Potatoes Raisins Bananas

Calories in Fresh Figs

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Meg Campbell

In a world where produce routinely travels thousands of miles from harvest to plate, fresh figs remain a seasonal luxury. The sweet, chewy fruit is exceptionally delicate -- its ultra-short shelf life is why the vast majority of figs are dried before they’re brought to market.