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Apple and Fig


Fig
Fig and Apple


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension   

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth   
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes   
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne   

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff   
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting   
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds   
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed   
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
13.81 g   
33
19.20 g   
13

Fiber
2.40 g   
24
2.90 g   
21

Sugar
10.00 g   
20
16.30 g   
5

Protein
0.30 g   
99+
0.80 g   
37

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.02   
26
0.04   
24

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
7.00 mcg   
29

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.06 mg   
15

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
99+
0.40 mg   
36

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.10 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.11 mg   
12

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg   
32
6.00 mcg   
29

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.60 mg   
99+
2.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg   
29
0.11 mg   
36

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg   
26
4.70 mcg   
15

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
29.00 mcg   
25
9.00 mcg   
32

Choline
3.40 mg   
28
4.70 mg   
26

Fat
0.20 g   
33
0.30 g   
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
107.00 mg   
99+
232.00 mg   
30

Iron
0.10 mg   
99+
0.37 mg   
30

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
6.00 mg   
39
35.00 mg   
11

Magnesium
5.00 mg   
30
17.00 mg   
17

Zinc
0.00 mg   
30
0.15 mg   
18

Phosphorus
11.00 mg   
35
14.00 mg   
32

Manganese
0.00 mg   
99+
0.13 mg   
25

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.07 mg   
32

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.20 mcg   
15

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
9.00 mg   
30
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
43.00 mg   
37
144.00 mg   
14

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
12.00 mg   
7
31.00 mg   
4

Water Content
85.60 g   
36
79.11 g   
99+

Ash
0.20 g   
99+
0.66 g   
17

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
52.00 kcal   
22
74.00 kcal   
10

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
48.00 kcal   
15
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
48.00 kcal   
17
71.42 kcal   
9

Calories in Dried Form
243.00 kcal   
32
249.00 kcal   
30

Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal   
16
69.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal   
31
65.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal   
26
360.00 kcal   
5

Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal   
31
450.00 kcal   
1

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Tree fruit   

Season
All seasons   
Summer, Winter   

Varieties
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley   
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig   

Seedless Variety
No   
Yes   

Color
Green, Red, Yellow   
Green, Purple, Red   

Inside Color
White   
Pink   

Shape
Round   
Conical   

Texture
Crunchy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Sweet, Sweet-Sour   
Sweet   

Origin
Central Asia, Middle East Asia   
Western Asia   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam   
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy   

Soil pH
6-7   
5-7   

Climatic Conditions
Cold   
Dry, Warm   

Facts

Facts about
  • Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
  • There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
  • Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
  • Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
  
  • Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
  • The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
  • Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
Turkey   

Other Countries
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America   
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America   

Top Importer
Russia   
France   

Top Exporter
China   
Turkey   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Malus Domestica   
Ficus carica   

Synonym
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Alismidae   

Order
Rosales   
Rosales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Moraceae   

Genus
Malus   
Ficus   

Species
M. domestica   
Ficus carica   

Generic Group
Rose   
Mulberry   

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Difference Between Apple and Fig

We might think that Apple and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apple and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apple and Fig is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apple and Fig with peel is 52.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apple and Fig belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apple and Fig is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Apple belongs to Rosaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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