Fig

Blackcurrant

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Blackcurrant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

19.20 g15.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.90 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

16.30 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.40 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg1.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.70 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

232.00 mg322.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.37 mg1.54 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

35.00 mg55.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mg24.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.15 mg0.27 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

14.00 mg59.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.09 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.20 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg72.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

144.00 mg107.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

31.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.11 g81.96 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.86 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal283.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal108.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal183.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer, Winter

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Purple, Red

Black

4.6 Inside Color

Pink

Grey

4.7 Shape

Conical

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Tart

4.10 Origin

Western Asia

Asia, Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-76-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Cold, Moist

5 Facts

5.1 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.

The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

Not Available

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Turkey

Not Available

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Ribes nigrum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Alismidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Moraceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Ficus

Ribes

7.10 Species

Ficus carica

R. nigrum

7.11 Generic Group

Mulberry

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Fig and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Blackcurrant with peel is 74.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.