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Fig and Eggplant


Fig
Eggplant 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, Reduces blood circulation problems   

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold   

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

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands   
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
No   

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)   
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
19.20 g   
13
5.88 g   
99+

Fiber
2.90 g   
21
3.00 g   
20

Sugar
16.30 g   
5
3.53 g   
99+

Protein
0.80 g   
37
0.98 g   
27

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04   
24
0.17   
10

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg   
29
Not Available   

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg   
15
0.04 mg   
25

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.04 mg   
25

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg   
36
0.65 mg   
19

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.28 mg   
17

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg   
12
0.08 mg   
18

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg   
29
22.00 mcg   
12

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

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg   
36
0.30 mg   
23

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg   
15
3.50 mcg   
19

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg   
32
36.00 mcg   
24

Choline
4.70 mg   
26
6.90 mg   
15

Fat
0.30 g   
28
0.18 g   
35

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
232.00 mg   
30
229.00 mg   
31

Iron
0.37 mg   
30
0.23 mg   
99+

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
35.00 mg   
11
9.00 mg   
35

Magnesium
17.00 mg   
17
14.00 mg   
20

Zinc
0.15 mg   
18
0.16 mg   
17

Phosphorus
14.00 mg   
32
24.00 mg   
21

Manganese
0.13 mg   
25
0.23 mg   
19

Copper
0.07 mg   
32
0.08 mg   
28

Selenium
0.20 mcg   
15
0.30 mcg   
14

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
13.00 mg   
28

Omega 6s
144.00 mg   
14
63.00 mg   
28

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
31.00 mg   
4
7.00 mg   
12

Water Content
79.11 g   
99+
92.30 g   
5

Ash
0.66 g   
17
0.66 g   
17

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal   
10
25.00 kcal   
39

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal   
9
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal   
30
Not Available   

Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal   
15
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal   
19
30.00 kcal   
38

Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal   
5
Not Available   

Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal   
1
Not Available   

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Fruit vegetable, 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   
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
Yes   

Color
Green, Purple, Red   
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black   

Inside Color
Pink   
White   

Shape
Conical   
Oval   

Texture
Fleshy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Sweet   
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy   

Origin
Western Asia   
India   

Grows on
Trees   
Bushes   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy   
Sandy loam   

Soil pH
5-7   
6-7   

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm   
Warm to hot climate   

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.
  
  • In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
  • Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
  • Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
No   

Beer
Yes   
No   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
No   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey   
China   

Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America   
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey   

Top Importer
France   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Turkey   
China   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ficus carica   
Solanum melongena   

Synonym
Not Available   
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Alismidae   
Asteridae   

Order
Rosales   
Solanales   

Family
Moraceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Ficus   
Solanum   

Species
Ficus carica   
S. melongena   

Generic Group
Mulberry   
Not Available   

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Difference Between Fig and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Eggplant with peel is 74.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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