Fig and Cantaloupe
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
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)
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
8.16 g
99+
Fiber
2.90 g
21
0.90 g
37
Sugar
16.30 g
5
7.86 g
38
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.84 g
34
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
169.00 mcg
4
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.73 mg
16
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.11 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.07 mg
23
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
21.00 mcg
13
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
36.70 mg
21
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
2.50 mcg
25
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
4.70 mg
26
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
267.00 mg
23
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.21 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
16.00 mg
7
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.18 mg
15
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.41 mg
8
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.41 mcg
12
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
46.00 mg
17
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
35.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
10.00 mg
8
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
90.15 g
11
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
34.00 kcal
20
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
34.00 kcal
26
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
64.00 kcal
20
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
365.00 kcal
4
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
316.00 kcal
15
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Melon
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
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Orange
Inside Color
Pink
Creamy Orange
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Western Asia
Africa, India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Sandy
Soil pH
5-7
5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Dry, Hot
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.
- Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
- Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
- The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Not Available
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Moraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Ficus
Cucumis
Species
Ficus carica
C. melo
Generic Group
Mulberry
Gourd
Difference Between Fig and Cantaloupe
We might think that Fig and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Cantaloupe with peel is 74.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
