Fig and Clementine
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, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
12.02 g
99+
Fiber
2.90 g
21
1.70 g
29
Sugar
16.30 g
5
9.18 g
27
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.85 g
33
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.09 mg
9
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.64 mg
22
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.15 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
48.80 mg
16
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Choline
4.70 mg
26
14.00 mg
2
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.15 g
38
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
177.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
30.00 mg
14
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
21.00 mg
24
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
Not Available
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
86.58 g
30
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.40 g
33
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
47.00 kcal
16
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
49.00 kcal
39
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
249.00 kcal
35
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Summer, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Orange
Inside Color
Pink
Orange
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
Western Asia
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Spain
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Citrus clementina
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Sapindales
Family
Moraceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Ficus
Citrus
Species
Ficus carica
C. clementina
Generic Group
Mulberry
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Fig and Clementine
We might think that Fig and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Clementine with peel is 74.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Clementine 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 Clementine is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
