Fig and Gojiberry

Fig

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

Lactating Women

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

Carbs

19.20 g

69.21 g

Fiber

2.90 g

8.00 g

Sugar

16.30 g

13.00 g

Protein

0.80 g

14.07 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.04

0.20

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

1.30 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg

99+

19.20 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Choline

4.70 mg

0.00 mg

Fat

0.30 g

1.00 g

Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg

840.00 mg

Iron

0.37 mg

9.00 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

24.00 mg

Calcium

35.00 mg

100.00 mg

Magnesium

17.00 mg

0.00 mg

Zinc

0.15 mg

2.70 mg

Phosphorus

14.00 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Manganese

0.13 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Copper

0.07 mg

2.00 mg

Selenium

0.20 mcg

63.70 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

144.00 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg

0.00 mg

Water Content

79.11 g

99+

0.00 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

0.00 g

99+

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal

32.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal

90.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal

32.00 kcal

99+

Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal

40.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal

180.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal

240.00 kcal

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

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

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

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

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

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

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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.