Fig and Banana

Fig

Banana

Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Allergy

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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)

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 g

22.80 g

Fiber

2.90 g

2.60 g

Sugar

16.30 g

12.20 g

Protein

0.80 g

1.10 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.04

0.05

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg

0.70 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg

0.40 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg

20.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg

99+

8.70 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg

0.50 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg

22.00 mcg

Choline

4.70 mg

9.80 mg

Fat

0.30 g

Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg

358.00 mg

Iron

0.37 mg

0.30 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

Calcium

35.00 mg

5.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

17.00 mg

27.00 mg

Zinc

0.15 mg

0.20 mg

Phosphorus

14.00 mg

22.00 mg

Manganese

0.13 mg

0.30 mg

Copper

0.07 mg

0.10 mg

Selenium

0.20 mcg

1.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

144.00 mg

46.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg

36.00 mg

Water Content

79.11 g

99+

74.90 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

0.80 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal

95.29 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

89.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal

85.71 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal

105.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal

121.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal

100.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal

120.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal

269.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tropical

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

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

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Green, Purple, Red

Green, Yellow

Inside Color

Pink

White

Shape

Conical

Curving Cylinder

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Western Asia

Papua New Guinea

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-7

5.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Warm

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Turkey

India

Other Countries

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

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

Top Importer

France

Europe

Top Exporter

Turkey

Ecuador

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Synonym

Not Available

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Liliidae

Order

Rosales

Zingiberales

Family

Moraceae

Musaceae

Genus

Ficus

Musa

Species

Ficus carica

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

Generic Group

Mulberry

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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.