Dry figs have a high nutritive value. Its most important food element is sugar which forms upto 74 percent of the whole fruit. 

Figs are excellent source of potassium, dietary fiber and manganese. Potassium is very helpful to control high blood pressure; dietary fiber supports bowel regularity and helps to maintain sugar and cholesterol levels normal. Manganese helps to control infertility, weakness, heart disorders, memory loss, muscle contraction.