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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
249.00 kcal
  
30
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
  
Solanum melongena
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
  
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