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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-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

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 consume at night and before bed, 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 g33.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.90 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

16.30 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.02

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg66.00 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 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

232.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.37 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

35.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.15 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

14.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.20 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

144.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

31.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.11 g64.40 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.90 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal276.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer, Winter

Autumn, 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

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Purple, Red

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Pink

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Conical

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Western Asia

Eastern United States

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-76.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Can tolerate wide range of climates, 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 is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

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

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Turkey

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Diospyros virginiana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Ericales

7.8 Family

Moraceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Ficus

Diospyros

7.10 Species

Ficus carica

D. virginiana

7.11 Generic Group

Mulberry

Not Available

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Difference Between Fig and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and American Persimmon with peel is 74.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Fig and American Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.