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Fig and Cranberry


Fig
Cranberry and Fig


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, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention   

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne   
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne   

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands   
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting   

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)   
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
19.20 g   
13
12.20 g   
39

Fiber
2.90 g   
21
4.60 g   
12

Sugar
16.30 g   
5
4.04 g   
99+

Protein
0.80 g   
37
0.39 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04   
24
0.03   
25

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg   
29
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg   
15
0.01 mg   
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.02 mg   
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg   
36
0.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.30 mg   
14

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg   
12
0.06 mg   
30

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg   
29
1.00 mcg   
34

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg   
99+
13.30 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg   
36
1.20 mg   
7

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg   
15
5.10 mcg   
14

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg   
32
91.00 mcg   
14

Choline
4.70 mg   
26
5.50 mg   
23

Fat
0.30 g   
28
0.13 g   
40

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
232.00 mg   
30
85.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.37 mg   
30
0.25 mg   
40

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
35.00 mg   
11
8.00 mg   
37

Magnesium
17.00 mg   
17
6.00 mg   
29

Zinc
0.15 mg   
18
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
14.00 mg   
32
13.00 mg   
33

Manganese
0.13 mg   
25
0.36 mg   
11

Copper
0.07 mg   
32
0.06 mg   
36

Selenium
0.20 mcg   
15
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
22.00 mg   
24

Omega 6s
144.00 mg   
14
33.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
31.00 mg   
4
Not Available   

Water Content
79.11 g   
99+
87.13 g   
25

Ash
0.66 g   
17
0.20 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal   
10
46.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal   
9
42.00 kcal   
21

Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal   
30
308.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal   
15
151.00 kcal   
2

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal   
19
54.00 kcal   
26

Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal   
5
150.00 kcal   
33

Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal   
1
164.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Berry   

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   
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Green, Purple, Red   
Red   

Inside Color
Pink   
White   

Shape
Conical   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Juicy   

Taste
Sweet   
Bitter, Tart   

Origin
Western Asia   
North America   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy   
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained   

Soil pH
5-7   
4.5-5   

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm   
Warm   

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.
  
  • Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
  • They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
  • Cranberries do not grow in water.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey   
United States of America   

Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America   
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine   

Top Importer
France   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Turkey   
United States of America   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ficus carica   
Vaccinium Macrocarpon   

Synonym
Not Available   
Oxycoccus macrocarpus   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Alismidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Rosales   
Ericales   

Family
Moraceae   
Ericaceae   

Genus
Ficus   
Vaccinium   

Species
Ficus carica   
Vaccinium macrocarpon   

Generic Group
Mulberry   
Heath   

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Difference Between Fig and Cranberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Cranberry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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