Fig and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, 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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
2.90 g
21
2.00 g
26
Sugar
16.30 g
5
9.00 g
28
Protein
0.80 g
37
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
4.70 mg
26
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
48.00 kcal
25
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
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
58.00 kcal
23
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
Summer
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Pink
Yellow
Shape
Conical
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
Western Asia
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Dry, Hot
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.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
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
Prunus
Species
Ficus carica
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Mulberry
Rose
Difference Between Fig and Apricot
We might think that Fig and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Apricot with peel is 74.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Apricot 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 Apricot is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
