Fig

American Persimmon

Fig and American Persimmon

Fig

American Persimmon

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Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

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

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

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

19.20 g33.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.90 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.30 g12.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.02

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg-

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

4.70 mg8.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.30 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.37 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

35.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

17.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.15 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

14.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.13 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

144.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg16.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

79.11 g64.40 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.66 g0.90 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

74.00 kcal70.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal276.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal25.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Summer, Winter

Autumn, Winter

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Purple, Red

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Pink

Yellow

Shape

Conical

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Western Asia

Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-76.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

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'.

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

Turkey

China

Other Countries

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

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

Top Importer

France

United States of America

Top Exporter

Turkey

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Ficus Carica

Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales

Ericales

Family

Moraceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Ficus

Diospyros

Species

Ficus carica

D. virginiana

Generic Group

Mulberry

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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 74.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal 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.