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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, 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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.40 g19.20 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.40 g2.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.40 g16.30 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.06 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.40 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.11 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg2.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.11 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg4.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg4.70 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg232.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg0.37 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg35.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg17.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mg0.15 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

107.00 mg144.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg31.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g79.11 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal74.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal74.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal71.42 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal249.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal69.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal65.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal360.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal450.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Summer, Winter

Varieties

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Grey
Pink

Shape

Round
Conical

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Tart
Sweet

Origin

Asia, Europe
Western Asia

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

6-6.55-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist
Dry, Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
Turkey

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Top Importer

-
France

Top Exporter

-
Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum
Ficus carica

Synonym

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Ficus Carica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Alismidae

Order

Saxifragales
Rosales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Moraceae

Genus

Ribes
Ficus

Species

R. nigrum
Ficus carica

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Mulberry

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Fig with peel is 63.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant and Fig is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.