Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
NA
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
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g14.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.90 g1.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
16.30 g8.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g2.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.040.14
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg0.16 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg9.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
4.70 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mgNA
42
840
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Iron
0.37 mg0.65 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mgNA
0
1556
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Calcium
35.00 mg8.80 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
17.00 mgNA
0
92
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Zinc
0.15 mgNA
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
14.00 mg36.10 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.13 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.07 mgNA
0
2
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Selenium
0.20 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
144.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
79.11 g87.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.66 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
450.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer, Winter
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Purple, Red
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Pink
White
Shape
Conical
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Bland
Origin
Western Asia
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
NA
Soil pH
5-75.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
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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.
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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
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Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
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Top Importer
France
China
Top Exporter
Turkey
Vietnam
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Alismidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ficus
Hylocereus
Species
Ficus carica
H. undatus
Generic Group
Mulberry
Cactus