Fig and Gojiberry
Benefits
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
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
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g
13
69.21 g
3
Fiber
2.90 g
21
8.00 g
3
Sugar
16.30 g
5
13.00 g
11
Protein
0.80 g
37
14.07 g
1
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.20
7
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
1.30 mg
1
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
19.20 mg
38
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
4.70 mg
26
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.30 g
28
1.00 g
6
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
840.00 mg
1
Iron
0.37 mg
30
9.00 mg
1
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
24.00 mg
4
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
100.00 mg
1
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
0.00 mg
31
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
2.70 mg
1
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
0.00 mg
99+
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
32
2.00 mg
1
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
63.70 mcg
1
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.00 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
32.00 kcal
36
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
90.00 kcal
6
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
32.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
180.00 kcal
29
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
240.00 kcal
38
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
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
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Pink
Orange
Shape
Conical
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Tough
Taste
Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Western Asia
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
6.8-8.1
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold, Hot
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Not Available
Wolfberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Alismidae
Asteridae
Order
Rosales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Ficus
Lycium
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.
