Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
White, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
Origin
South Pacific
Western Asia
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Dry, Warm
Facts about
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
- 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
Jamaica
Turkey
Other Countries
Africa, India, 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
Jamaica
Turkey
Botanical Name
Artocarpus altilis
Ficus carica
Synonym
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Ficus Carica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Alismidae
Species
A. altilis
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Mulberry
Mulberry
Difference Between Breadfruit and Fig
We might think that Breadfruit and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Breadfruit and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Breadfruit and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Breadfruit and Fig with peel is 103.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 103.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit and Fig is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.