Fig and American Persimmon
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g
13
33.50 g
5
Fiber
2.90 g
21
Not Available
Sugar
16.30 g
5
Not Available
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.02
26
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
66.00 mg
10
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Choline
4.70 mg
26
Not Available
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
310.00 mg
19
Iron
0.37 mg
30
2.50 mg
3
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
27.00 mg
16
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
Not Available
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
Not Available
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
Not Available
Copper
0.07 mg
32
Not Available
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
Not Available
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
64.40 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.90 g
11
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
127.00 kcal
4
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
276.00 kcal
22
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
257.00 kcal
33
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
Yes
Yes
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
Yellow
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Western Asia
Eastern United States
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
6.5-7.5
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
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Ericales
Family
Moraceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Ficus
Diospyros
Species
Ficus carica
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Mulberry
Not Available
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.
