Elderberry

Fig

Elderberry and Fig

Elderberry

Fig

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Benefits

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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, 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

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

18.40 g19.20 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

7.00 g2.90 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.00 g16.30 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.66 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.06 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.23 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.00 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg4.70 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.50 g0.30 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

280.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.60 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

6.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

38.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

5.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.50 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.06 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

85.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

162.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg31.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

79.80 g79.11 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.60 g0.66 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

73.00 kcal74.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal74.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal71.42 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal249.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal69.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

200.00 kcal65.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

280.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit

Season

Autumn

Summer, Winter

Varieties

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Red

Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Magenta

Pink

Shape

Round

Conical

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Europe

Western Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-6.55-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Dry, Warm

Facts

Facts about

According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

United States of America

Turkey

Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico

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

Top Importer

France

Top Exporter

Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra

Ficus carica

Synonym

Sambucus

Ficus Carica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Alismidae

Order

Dipsacales

Rosales

Family

Adoxaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Sambucus

Ficus

Species

S. nigra

Ficus carica

Generic Group

Moschatel

Mulberry

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Difference Between Elderberry and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Fig with peel is 73.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Fig is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.