Fig and Coconut
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
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)
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g
13
24.23 g
8
Fiber
2.90 g
21
9.00 g
2
Sugar
16.30 g
5
6.23 g
99+
Protein
0.80 g
37
3.33 g
2
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.22
6
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.54 mg
29
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
1.01 mg
2
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.05 mg
36
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
20.80 mcg
14
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
3.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.24 mg
27
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
0.20 mcg
34
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
4.70 mg
26
12.10 mg
4
Fat
0.30 g
28
33.49 g
1
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
356.00 mg
12
Iron
0.37 mg
30
2.43 mg
4
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
20.00 mg
5
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
14.00 mg
27
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
32.00 mg
4
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
1.10 mg
2
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
113.00 mg
1
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
1.50 mg
2
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.44 mg
3
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
10.10 mcg
2
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
366.00 mg
4
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
37.60 mg
2
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
47.00 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.97 g
8
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
354.00 kcal
1
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
660.00 kcal
3
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
443.00 kcal
1
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
298.00 kcal
19
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Pink
White
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Western Asia
America, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
5-7
3.5-8.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Indonesia
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Philippines
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Arecidae
Order
Rosales
Arecales
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Ficus
Cocos
Species
Ficus carica
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Mulberry
Arecaceae
Difference Between Fig and Coconut
We might think that Fig and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Coconut with peel is 74.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Coconut belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Fig and Coconut is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
