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Fig
Gooseberry
Gooseberry and Fig


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension   
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention   
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold   
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne   
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff   
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands   
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting   
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
Gastric irritation   
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), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
19.20 g   
13
10.18 g   
99+
Fiber
2.90 g   
21
4.30 g   
13
Sugar
16.30 g   
5
Not Available   
Protein
0.80 g   
37
0.88 g   
31
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04   
24
0.09   
16
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg   
29
15.00 mcg   
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg   
15
0.04 mg   
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.03 mg   
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg   
36
0.30 mg   
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.29 mg   
15
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg   
12
0.08 mg   
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg   
29
6.00 mcg   
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg   
99+
27.70 mg   
33
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg   
36
0.37 mg   
21
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg   
15
Not Available   
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg   
32
Not Available   
Choline
4.70 mg   
26
Not Available   
Fat
0.30 g   
28
0.58 g   
15
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
232.00 mg   
30
198.00 mg   
36
Iron
0.37 mg   
30
0.31 mg   
34
Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20
Calcium
35.00 mg   
11
25.00 mg   
18
Magnesium
17.00 mg   
17
10.00 mg   
25
Zinc
0.15 mg   
18
0.12 mg   
21
Phosphorus
14.00 mg   
32
27.00 mg   
19
Manganese
0.13 mg   
25
0.14 mg   
23
Copper
0.07 mg   
32
0.07 mg   
32
Selenium
0.20 mcg   
15
0.60 mcg   
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
46.00 mg   
17
Omega 6s
144.00 mg   
14
271.00 mg   
6
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
31.00 mg   
4
0.00 mg   
16
Water Content
79.11 g   
99+
87.87 g   
22
Ash
0.66 g   
17
0.49 g   
27
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal   
10
44.00 kcal   
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal   
9
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal   
30
Not Available   
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal   
15
73.00 kcal   
14
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal   
19
40.00 kcal   
35
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal   
5
150.00 kcal   
33
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal   
1
240.00 kcal   
38
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit   
Berry, Tree fruit   
Season
Summer, Winter   
Summer   
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig   
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith   
Seedless Variety
Yes   
Yes   
Color
Green, Purple, Red   
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow   
Inside Color
Pink   
Yellowish Green   
Shape
Conical   
Round   
Texture
Fleshy   
Crispy   
Taste
Sweet   
Astringent   
Origin
Western Asia   
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia   
Grows on
Trees   
Trees   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy   
Loamy, Well-drained   
Soil pH
5-7   
6-6.8   
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.
  
  • Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
  • They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Turkey   
Germany   
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America   
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom   
Top Importer
France   
Not Available   
Top Exporter
Turkey   
Not Available   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica   
Ribes uva-crispa   
Synonym
Not Available   
Ribes grossularia   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Alismidae   
Dillenhidae   
Order
Rosales   
Saxifragales   
Family
Moraceae   
Grossulariaceae   
Genus
Ficus   
Ribes   
Species
Ficus carica   
R. uva-crispa   
Generic Group
Mulberry   
Saxifrage   
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Difference Between Fig and Gooseberry

We might think that Fig and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Gooseberry is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Gooseberry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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