1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
1.1.1 General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
1.5 Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
1.3.5 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.3.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.3.7 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.3.8 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
1.3.9 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.3.10 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.3.11 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.3.12 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.3.13 Lycopene
1.3.14 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
1.3.15 Choline
1.4 Fat
1.5 Minerals
1.5.1 Potassium
1.5.2 Iron
1.5.3 Sodium
1.5.4 Calcium
1.5.5 Magnesium
1.5.6 Zinc
1.5.7 Phosphorus
1.5.8 Manganese
1.5.9 Copper
1.5.10 Selenium
1.6 Fatty Acids
1.6.1 Omega 3s
1.6.2 Omega 6s
1.7 Sterol
1.7.1 Phytosterol
1.8 Water Content
1.9 Ash
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal74.00 kcal
15
299
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal65.00 kcal
17
461
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal360.00 kcal
49
420
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
3.2 Season
Early fall, Summer
Summer, Winter
3.3 Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
Magenta, Pink
Green, Purple, Red
3.6 Inside Color
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
3.10 Origin
Central America, Mexico
Western Asia
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
NA
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
4 Facts
4.1 Facts about
NA
- 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.
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
4.3.2 Other Countries
NA
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
4.3.3 Top Importer
4.3.4 Top Exporter
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Ficus carica
5.2 Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Not Available
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
6.5 Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
6.6 Subclass
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
6.11 Generic Group