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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Diarrhoea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

19.20 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.90 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

16.30 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.70 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

232.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.37 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

35.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

14.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.20 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

144.00 mg13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

31.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.11 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal56.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer, Winter

Winter

4.3 Varieties

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

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Purple, Red

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Pink

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Conical

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Western Asia

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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.

It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Turkey

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Winter Squash

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Alismidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Moraceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Ficus

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

Ficus carica

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Mulberry

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Difference Between Fig and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Acorn squash with peel is 74.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Acorn squash 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 Fig and Acorn squash is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.