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
  
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
  
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
  
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
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
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
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.
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
  
30
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Tree fruit
  
Berry
  
Season
Summer, Winter
  
Winter
  
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
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Green, Purple, Red
  
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
  
Inside Color
Pink
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Conical
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Fibrous
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweetish
  
Origin
Western Asia
  
Central America, North America, Unknown
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5-7
  
5.8-6.8
  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
  
Cold, Sunny
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
No
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Turkey
  
China
  
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
  
Top Importer
France
  
Costa Rica
  
Top Exporter
Turkey
  
United States of America
  
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
  
Cucurbita Pepo
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Winter Squash
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Alismidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Ficus
  
Cucurbita
  
Species
Ficus carica
  
Pepo
  
Generic Group
Mulberry
  
Not Available
  
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.