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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  
22
4.30 g  
13
Sugar
16.30 g  
8
4.40 g  
99+
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  
31
15.00 mcg  
26
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  
14
0.29 mg  
17
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  
99+
0.37 mg  
25
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg  
16
2.60 mcg  
25
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg  
36
70.00 mcg  
23
Choline
4.70 mg  
31
0.00 mg  
39
Fat
0.30 g  
28
0.58 g  
15
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
232.00 mg  
30
198.00 mg  
37
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  
29
0.14 mg  
27
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  
99+
46.00 mg  
19
Omega 6s
144.00 mg  
14
271.00 mg  
6
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
31.00 mg  
4
0.00 mg  
26
Water Content
79.11 g  
99+
87.87 g  
24
Ash
0.66 g  
18
0.49 g  
28
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal  
17
44.00 kcal  
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
74.00 kcal  
16
44.00 kcal  
35
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal  
17
44.00 kcal  
36
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal  
99+
360.00 kcal  
10
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal  
23
73.00 kcal  
21
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal  
20
40.00 kcal  
37
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal  
5
150.00 kcal  
33
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal  
1
240.00 kcal  
99+
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  
-  
Top Exporter
Turkey  
-  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica  
Ribes uva-crispa  
Synonym
Ficus Carica  
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 74.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal 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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