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Fig and Blackcurrant


Fig
Blackcurrant and Fig


Benefits

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  

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  

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  

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  

Allergy
  
  

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  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color  

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)  
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)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
19.20 g  
13
15.40 g  
24

Fiber
2.90 g  
21
Not Available  

Sugar
16.30 g  
5
Not Available  

Protein
0.80 g  
37
1.40 g  
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04  
24
0.09  
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg  
29
12.00 mcg  
25

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg  
15
0.05 mg  
21

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.05 mg  
20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg  
36
0.30 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
12
0.40 mg  
7

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg  
12
0.07 mg  
26

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg  
29
Not Available  

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg  
99+
181.00 mg  
2

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg  
36
1.00 mg  
9

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg  
15
Not Available  

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
Not Available  

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg  
32
Not Available  

Choline
4.70 mg  
26
Not Available  

Fat
0.30 g  
28
0.40 g  
21

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
232.00 mg  
30
322.00 mg  
15

Iron
0.37 mg  
30
1.54 mg  
9

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
35.00 mg  
11
55.00 mg  
4

Magnesium
17.00 mg  
17
24.00 mg  
10

Zinc
0.15 mg  
18
0.27 mg  
11

Phosphorus
14.00 mg  
32
59.00 mg  
5

Manganese
0.13 mg  
25
0.26 mg  
18

Copper
0.07 mg  
32
0.09 mg  
25

Selenium
0.20 mcg  
15
Not Available  

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
72.00 mg  
11

Omega 6s
144.00 mg  
14
107.00 mg  
18

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
31.00 mg  
4
Not Available  

Water Content
79.11 g  
99+
81.96 g  
99+

Ash
0.66 g  
17
0.86 g  
12

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal  
10
63.00 kcal  
16

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal  
9
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal  
30
283.00 kcal  
20

Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal  
15
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal  
19
108.00 kcal  
8

Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal  
5
183.00 kcal  
28

Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal  
1
270.00 kcal  
29

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  
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  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Green, Purple, Red  
Black  

Inside Color
Pink  
Grey  

Shape
Conical  
Round  

Texture
Fleshy  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweet  
Tart  

Origin
Western Asia  
Asia, Europe  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy  
Sandy loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5-7  
6-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm  
Cold, Moist  

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.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Not Available  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey  
Russia  

Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America  
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America  

Top Importer
France  
Not Available  

Top Exporter
Turkey  
Not Available  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ficus carica  
Ribes nigrum  

Synonym
Not Available  
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Alismidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Rosales  
Saxifragales  

Family
Moraceae  
Grossulariaceae  

Genus
Ficus  
Ribes  

Species
Ficus carica  
R. nigrum  

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.

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