Dried Figs:   A small handful, about 3 to 5 dried figs depending on the variety, provides 5 grams of dietary fiber or 20% of the Daily Value. Dried Fig benefits include being a high source of fiber and contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. Ounce-for-ounce dried figs have more dietary fiber than most other common fruits. The fig is the edible fruit of Ficus carica, a species of small shrub in the flowering plant family Moraceae, native to the  Mediterranean region, together with western and southern Asia.  It has been cultivated since ancient times and is now widely grown throughout the world.   Nutrition Facts: Six dried figs, the USDA says, get you about 125 calories and  higher amounts of magnesium (8%), potassium (7%), calcium (6%)  and iron (6%). Figs also have vitamin K, which can alter the effectiveness of the blood-thinning medication warfarin Benefits: Figs may have several possible health benefits. 1.     Promote digestive health 2.     May improve vascular and heart health 3.     May help manage blood sugar levels 4.     Potential anticancer properties 5.