Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
May interact with some drugs
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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
No Types
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Scarlet red
Taste
Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Western Asia
Unknown
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
China
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Not Available
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Alismidae
Asteridae
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Species
Ficus carica
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Mulberry
Not Available
Difference Between Fig and Gojiberry
We might think that Fig and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Gojiberry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.