Cranberry and 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
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
12.20 g
39
19.20 g
13
Fiber
4.60 g
12
2.90 g
21
Sugar
4.04 g
99+
16.30 g
5
Protein
0.39 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
7.00 mcg
29
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
14
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
30
0.11 mg
12
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.00 mcg
34
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.30 mg
99+
2.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.20 mg
7
0.11 mg
36
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.10 mcg
14
4.70 mcg
15
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg
14
9.00 mcg
32
Choline
5.50 mg
23
4.70 mg
26
Fat
0.13 g
40
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
85.00 mg
99+
232.00 mg
30
Iron
0.25 mg
40
0.37 mg
30
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
35.00 mg
11
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
13.00 mg
33
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.36 mg
11
0.13 mg
25
Copper
0.06 mg
36
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
33.00 mg
99+
144.00 mg
14
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
31.00 mg
4
Water Content
87.13 g
25
79.11 g
99+
Ash
0.20 g
99+
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal
27
74.00 kcal
10
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
42.00 kcal
21
71.42 kcal
9
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
249.00 kcal
30
Calories in Canned Form
151.00 kcal
2
69.00 kcal
15
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal
26
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
360.00 kcal
5
Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal
99+
450.00 kcal
1
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
No
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
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
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Order
Ericales
Rosales
Family
Ericaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Ficus
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Heath
Mulberry
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.
