Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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), 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Purplish black
Inside Color
Pink
Magenta
Origin
Western Asia
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Dry, Warm to hot climate
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.
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
Top Producer
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Mexico
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Rubus Fruticosus
Synonym
Not Available
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Species
Ficus carica
Rubus fruticosus
Generic Group
Mulberry
Rose
Difference Between Fig and Blackberry
We might think that Fig and Blackberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Blackberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Blackberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Blackberry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Blackberry 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 Blackberry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.