Fig

Elderberry

Fig and Elderberry

Fig

Elderberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

Cancer prevention, Heart care

1.1.1 General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Promotes longer and healthier hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

19.20 g18.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.90 g7.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

16.30 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g0.66 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.06 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.23 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg36.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.70 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.50 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

232.00 mg280.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.37 mg1.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg6.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

35.00 mg38.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mg5.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.15 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

14.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.06 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg85.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

144.00 mg162.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

31.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.11 g79.80 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.60 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal340.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal200.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal280.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer, Winter

Autumn

4.3 Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Purple, Red

Black, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Pink

Magenta

4.7 Shape

Conical

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Western Asia

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

United States of America

5.3.2 Other Countries

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Colombia, India, Mexico

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

Not Available

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Turkey

Not Available

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Sambucus nigra

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Alismidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Dipsacales

7.8 Family

Moraceae

Adoxaceae

7.9 Genus

Ficus

Sambucus

7.10 Species

Ficus carica

S. nigra

7.11 Generic Group

Mulberry

Moschatel

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Difference Between Fig and Elderberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Elderberry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Elderberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Fig and Elderberry is Rosales and Dipsacales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.