Avocado and Fig

Avocado

Fig

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal

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

Carbs

1.00 g

99+

19.20 g

Fiber

6.70 g

2.90 g

Sugar

0.70 g

99+

16.30 g

Protein

2.00 g

0.80 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.24

0.04

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg

0.06 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.70 mg

0.40 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

1.40 mg

0.30 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.30 mg

0.11 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

81.00 mcg

6.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg

99+

2.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.10 mg

0.11 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

21.00 mcg

4.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

271.00 mcg

9.00 mcg

Choline

14.20 mg

4.70 mg

Fat

14.70 g

0.30 g

Minerals

Potassium

485.00 mg

232.00 mg

Iron

0.50 mg

0.37 mg

Sodium

7.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

12.00 mg

35.00 mg

Magnesium

29.00 mg

17.00 mg

Zinc

0.60 mg

0.15 mg

Phosphorus

52.00 mg

14.00 mg

Manganese

0.10 mg

0.13 mg

Copper

0.20 mg

0.07 mg

Selenium

0.40 mcg

0.20 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

236.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

1,689.00 mg

144.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

87.00 mg

31.00 mg

Water Content

73.20 g

99+

79.11 g

99+

Ash

1.60 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

160.00 kcal

74.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

172.40 kcal

71.42 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

686.40 kcal

249.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

69.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

306.00 kcal

65.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

222.00 kcal

360.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

288.00 kcal

450.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Summer, Winter

Varieties

Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Dark green

Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

White

Pink

Shape

Oval

Conical

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Buttery

Sweet

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Western Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

6-6.5

5-7

Climatic Conditions

Humid, Without frosts

Dry, Warm

Facts

Facts about

The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Mexico

Turkey

Other Countries

Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

France

Top Exporter

Mexico

Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Persea Americana

Ficus carica

Synonym

Persea Gratissima

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Magnollidae

Alismidae

Order

Laurales

Rosales

Family

Lauraceae

Moraceae

Genus

Persea

Ficus

Species

P. Americana

Ficus carica

Generic Group

Laurel

Mulberry

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Difference Between Avocado and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Fig with peel is 160.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Avocado and Fig belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Avocado and Fig is Laurales and Rosales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.