Fig and Fig
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g
13
19.20 g
13
Fiber
2.90 g
21
2.90 g
21
Sugar
16.30 g
5
16.30 g
5
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
7.00 mcg
29
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.11 mg
12
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
2.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.11 mg
36
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
4.70 mcg
15
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
9.00 mcg
32
Choline
4.70 mg
26
4.70 mg
26
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
232.00 mg
30
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.37 mg
30
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
35.00 mg
11
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.13 mg
25
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
144.00 mg
14
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
31.00 mg
4
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
79.11 g
99+
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
74.00 kcal
10
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
71.42 kcal
9
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
249.00 kcal
30
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
69.00 kcal
15
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
360.00 kcal
5
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
450.00 kcal
1
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer, Winter
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Pink
Pink
Shape
Conical
Conical
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Western Asia
Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5-7
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Dry, 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.
- 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 Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
France
France
Top Exporter
Turkey
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Ficus carica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Alismidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Moraceae
Moraceae
Genus
Ficus
Ficus
Species
Ficus carica
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Mulberry
Mulberry
Difference Between Fig and Fig
We might think that Fig and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Fig with peel is 74.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Fig 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 Fig is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
