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 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
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Magenta, Pink
Origin
Western Asia
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
NA
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
France
China
Top Exporter
Turkey
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Alismidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Species
Ficus carica
H. undatus
Generic Group
Mulberry
Cactus
Difference Between Fig and Dragonfruit
We might think that Fig and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Dragonfruit with peel is 74.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Rosales and Caryophyllales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.