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Fig and Apple


Fig
Apple and Fig


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension  
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease  

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth  

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes  

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, 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, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds  

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)  
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
19.20 g  
13
13.81 g  
33

Fiber
2.90 g  
21
2.40 g  
24

Sugar
16.30 g  
5
10.00 g  
20

Protein
0.80 g  
37
0.30 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04  
24
0.02  
26

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg  
29
3.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg  
15
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg  
36
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
12
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg  
12
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg  
29
3.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg  
99+
4.60 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg  
36
0.20 mg  
29

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg  
15
2.20 mcg  
26

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg  
32
29.00 mcg  
25

Choline
4.70 mg  
26
3.40 mg  
28

Fat
0.30 g  
28
0.20 g  
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
232.00 mg  
30
107.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.37 mg  
30
0.10 mg  
99+

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
35.00 mg  
11
6.00 mg  
39

Magnesium
17.00 mg  
17
5.00 mg  
30

Zinc
0.15 mg  
18
0.00 mg  
30

Phosphorus
14.00 mg  
32
11.00 mg  
35

Manganese
0.13 mg  
25
0.00 mg  
99+

Copper
0.07 mg  
32
0.00 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.20 mcg  
15
0.00 mcg  
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
9.00 mg  
30

Omega 6s
144.00 mg  
14
43.00 mg  
37

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
31.00 mg  
4
12.00 mg  
7

Water Content
79.11 g  
99+
85.60 g  
36

Ash
0.66 g  
17
0.20 g  
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal  
10
52.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
48.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal  
9
48.00 kcal  
17

Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal  
30
243.00 kcal  
32

Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal  
15
67.00 kcal  
16

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal  
19
47.00 kcal  
31

Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal  
5
200.00 kcal  
26

Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal  
1
265.00 kcal  
31

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit  
Tree fruit  

Season
Summer, Winter  
All seasons  

Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig  
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Green, Purple, Red  
Green, Red, Yellow  

Inside Color
Pink  
White  

Shape
Conical  
Round  

Texture
Fleshy  
Crunchy  

Taste
Sweet  
Sweet, Sweet-Sour  

Origin
Western Asia  
Central Asia, Middle East Asia  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy  
Loam  

Soil pH
5-7  
6-7  

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm  
Cold  

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.
  
  • Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
  • There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
  • Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
  • Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

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  
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America  

Top Importer
France  
Russia  

Top Exporter
Turkey  
China  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ficus carica  
Malus Domestica  

Synonym
Not Available  
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Alismidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Rosales  
Rosales  

Family
Moraceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Ficus  
Malus  

Species
Ficus carica  
M. domestica  

Generic Group
Mulberry  
Rose  

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Difference Between Fig and Apple

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Apple with peel is 74.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Apple 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 Apple is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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