Fig

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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

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

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, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

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)

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 g22.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.90 g2.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

16.30 g12.20 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g1.10 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.05

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.00 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.70 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.40 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg20.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg8.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg22.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.70 mg9.80 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

232.00 mg358.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.37 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

35.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mg27.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.15 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

14.00 mg22.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.30 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.20 mcg1.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

144.00 mg46.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

31.00 mg36.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.11 g74.90 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal95.29 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA89.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal85.71 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal105.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal121.00 kcal

17 443

1.2 Calories in Foods

1.2.2 Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal100.00 kcal

17 461

2.2.1 Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal120.00 kcal

49 420

2.2.3 Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal269.00 kcal

80 450

3 Characteristics

3.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tropical

3.2 Season

Summer, Winter

All seasons

3.3 Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

3.4 Seedless Variety

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3.5 Color

Green, Purple, Red

Green, Yellow

3.6 Inside Color

Pink

White

3.7 Shape

Conical

Curving Cylinder

3.8 Texture

Fleshy

3.9 Taste

Sweet

3.10 Origin

Western Asia

Papua New Guinea

3.11 Grows on

Trees

3.12 Cultivation

3.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Well-drained

3.12.2 Soil pH

5-75.5-7

3.5 10

3.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Warm

4 Facts

4.1 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.

As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
Bananas float in water.
There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

4.2.1 Wine

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4.2.2 Beer

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4.2.3 Spirits

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4.2.4 Cocktails

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4.3 Production

4.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

India

4.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

4.3.3 Top Importer

France

Europe

4.3.4 Top Exporter

Turkey

Ecuador

5 Scientific Name

5.1 Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

5.2 Synonym

Not Available

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

6 Classification

6.1 Domain

Eukarya

6.2 Kingdom

Plantae

6.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

6.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

6.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

6.6 Subclass

Alismidae

Liliidae

6.8 Order

Rosales

Zingiberales

6.9 Family

Moraceae

Musaceae

6.10 Genus

Ficus

Musa

6.11 Species

Ficus carica

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

6.12 Generic Group

Mulberry

Banana

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Difference Between Fig and Banana

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Banana with peel is 74.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Banana 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 Banana is Rosales and Zingiberales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.