Fig

Carambola

Fig and Carambola

Fig

Carambola

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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

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Nausea, Vomiting

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)

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

19.20 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.90 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

16.30 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.70 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

232.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.37 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

35.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.15 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

14.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

144.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

31.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.11 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal31.00 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 kcal300.00 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 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

360.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

450.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer, Winter

Autumn, Spring, 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

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Purple, Red

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Pink

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Conical

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Western Asia

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-74.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

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.

When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.

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

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Turkey

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Moraceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Ficus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

Ficus carica

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Mulberry

Not Available

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Difference Between Fig and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Carambola with peel is 74.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Carambola belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Fig and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.