Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair
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
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Summer, Winter
Autumn
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
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Black, Red
Inside Color
Pink
Magenta
Origin
Western Asia
Europe
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Sandy, Well-drained
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.
- 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.
Top Producer
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
France
Not Available
Top Exporter
Turkey
Not Available
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Asteridae
Family
Moraceae
Adoxaceae
Species
Ficus carica
S. nigra
Generic Group
Mulberry
Moschatel
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 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 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.