Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
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), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Black
Origin
Western Asia
North America
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold
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.
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
France
France
Top Exporter
Turkey
Turkey
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Prunus Serotina
Synonym
Ficus Carica
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Species
Ficus carica
P. serotina
Generic Group
Mulberry
Cherry
Difference Between Fig and Black cherry
We might think that Fig and Black cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Black cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Black cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Black cherry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 74.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Black cherry 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 Black cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.