Fig and Eggplant
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
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.
