Fig

Date

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Carbs

19.20 g75.03 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.90 g8.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.30 g63.35 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g2.45 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg1.27 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.59 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg2.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg75.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

4.70 mg6.30 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.30 g0.39 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.37 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

35.00 mg39.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

17.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.15 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

14.00 mg62.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.13 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.21 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg3.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

144.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

79.11 g20.53 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.66 g1.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

74.00 kcal282.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal282.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal290.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal461.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal384.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal321.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

Season

Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Purple, Red

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Pink

Brown

Shape

Conical

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Western Asia

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

5-78-10

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Hot, 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.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Egypt

Other Countries

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

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

France

India

Top Exporter

Turkey

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Ficus Carica

Phoenix dactylifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Arecidae

Order

Rosales

Arecales

Family

Moraceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Ficus

Phoenix

Species

Ficus carica

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Mulberry

Palm

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Difference Between Fig and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Date with peel is 74.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 74.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Date 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 Date is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.