Cranberry and Fig

Cranberry

Fig

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

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

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, 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, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

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

12.20 g

19.20 g

Fiber

4.60 g

2.90 g

Sugar

4.04 g

99+

16.30 g

Protein

0.39 g

99+

0.80 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03

0.04

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

7.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.06 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg

99+

0.40 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg

0.11 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

1.00 mcg

6.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

13.30 mg

99+

2.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.20 mg

0.11 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

5.10 mcg

4.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

91.00 mcg

9.00 mcg

Choline

5.50 mg

4.70 mg

Fat

0.13 g

0.30 g

Minerals

Potassium

85.00 mg

99+

232.00 mg

Iron

0.25 mg

0.37 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

8.00 mg

35.00 mg

Magnesium

6.00 mg

17.00 mg

Zinc

0.10 mg

0.15 mg

Phosphorus

13.00 mg

14.00 mg

Manganese

0.36 mg

0.13 mg

Copper

0.06 mg

0.07 mg

Selenium

0.10 mcg

0.20 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

33.00 mg

99+

144.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

Not Available

31.00 mg

Water Content

87.13 g

79.11 g

99+

Ash

0.20 g

99+

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal

74.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

42.00 kcal

71.42 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal

249.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

151.00 kcal

69.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

54.00 kcal

65.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal

360.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

164.00 kcal

99+

450.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit

Season

Autumn

Summer, Winter

Varieties

Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens

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

Red

Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

White

Pink

Shape

Round

Conical

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Bitter, Tart

Sweet

Origin

North America

Western Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well-drained

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

4.5-5

5-7

Climatic Conditions

Warm

Dry, Warm

Facts

Facts about

Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
Cranberries do not grow in water.

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

United States of America

Turkey

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine

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

Top Importer

Europe

France

Top Exporter

United States of America

Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium Macrocarpon

Ficus carica

Synonym

Oxycoccus macrocarpus

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Alismidae

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ericaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Ficus

Species

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Ficus carica

Generic Group

Heath

Mulberry

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Difference Between Cranberry and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Fig with peel is 46.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry 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 Cranberry and Fig is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.