Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Decrease in blood sugar levels
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Pink
Magenta
Origin
Western Asia
America
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
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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.
Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
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Top Importer
France
China
Top Exporter
Turkey
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Ficus Carica
Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Species
Ficus carica
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Mulberry
Rose
Difference Between Fig and Boysenberry
We might think that Fig and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Boysenberry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 74.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.