Fig and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g
13
12.92 g
38
Fiber
2.90 g
21
6.40 g
7
Sugar
16.30 g
5
8.20 g
33
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
4.70 mg
26
Not Available
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
Not Available
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Green
Inside Color
Pink
White
Shape
Conical
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Western Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5-7
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
New Zealand
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
France
China
Top Exporter
Turkey
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Myrtales
Family
Moraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Ficus
Acca
Species
Ficus carica
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Mulberry
Myrtle
Difference Between Fig and Feijoa
We might think that Fig and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Feijoa with peel is 74.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
