Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
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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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Winter
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Rubus chamaemorus, Rubus arcticus, Rubus hudsonicus, Rubus nivalis
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Orange, Pink, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
Origin
Arctic Tundra
Western Asia
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Dry, Warm
Facts about
- Cloudberry is also called as bakeapple, knotberry , knoutberry, aqpik or low bush salmonberry.
- In Nordic countries, cloudberries are used to make traditional liqueurs.
- 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
Norway
Turkey
Other Countries
Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
Norway
France
Top Exporter
Finland
Turkey
Botanical Name
Rubus chamaemorus
Ficus carica
Synonym
Rubus Chamaemorus
Ficus Carica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Species
R. chamaemorus
Ficus carica
Difference Between Cloudberry and Fig
We might think that Cloudberry and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cloudberry and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cloudberry and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cloudberry and Fig with peel is 51.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cloudberry 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 Cloudberry and Fig is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Cloudberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Cloudberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. chamaemorus species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.