Fig Nutrition: Calimyrna Benefits, Calories & Fig Leaves

Figs offer a unique nutritional profile, providing fiber and essential minerals. Learn about the benefits of Calimyrna varieties and even fig leaves, while managing allergies and understanding the health facts of processed snacks like Fig Newtons.

Nutritional Value for Figs

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sylvie Tremblay, MSc

Figs have long been a staple in Mediterranean cuisine -- archaeological evidence for the cultivation of figs goes back as far as 5,000 B.C., according to Julia Morton's "Fruits of Warm Climates" -- and they make up a regular part of the average American diet today.