Fig

Bilberry

Fig and Bilberry

Fig

Bilberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

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

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

19.20 g11.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.90 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.30 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg1.08 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.58 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.16 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg44.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg4.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

4.70 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.30 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg103.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.37 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

35.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

17.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

14.00 mg9.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.13 mg3.30 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg48.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

144.00 mg60.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

79.11 g0.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.66 g87.10 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

74.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal32.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal275.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal75.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal164.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal293.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

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

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Purple, Red

Dark purple

Inside Color

Pink

Light Green

Shape

Conical

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Western Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

5-74.5-5.5

3.5 10

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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.

Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Japan

Other Countries

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

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

France

United States of America

Top Exporter

Turkey

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Ficus Carica

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales

Ericales

Family

Moraceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Ficus

Vaccinium

Species

Ficus carica

Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Mulberry

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Difference Between Fig and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Bilberry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 74.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Bilberry 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 Bilberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.