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
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
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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.
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
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
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Ficus Carica
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
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 74.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal 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.