Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Summer
Summer, Winter
Varieties
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Black
Green, Purple, Red
Origin
North America
Western Asia
Soil Type
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Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Dry, Warm
Facts about
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
- 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.
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
France
France
Top Exporter
Turkey
Turkey
Botanical Name
Prunus Serotina
Ficus carica
Synonym
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Ficus Carica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Species
P. serotina
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Cherry
Mulberry
Difference Between Black cherry and Fig
We might think that Black cherry and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Black cherry and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Black cherry and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and Fig with peel is 63.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Black cherry 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 Black cherry and Fig is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.