Fig and 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
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)
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
22.80 g
11
Fiber
2.90 g
21
2.60 g
23
Sugar
16.30 g
5
12.20 g
15
Protein
0.80 g
37
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.05
22
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
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
4.70 mg
26
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
74.90 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
269.00 kcal
30
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
Yes
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
White
Shape
Conical
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Western Asia
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
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
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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
Banana
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.
