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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

19.20 g15.90 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.90 g6.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

16.30 g9.36 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.88 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.12
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.09 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.43 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.21 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg43.90 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg129.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

4.70 mg8.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.86 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg486.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.37 mg0.86 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg10.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

35.00 mg62.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

17.00 mg20.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.15 mg0.17 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg19.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.13 mg0.14 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg47.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

144.00 mg124.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg13.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

79.11 g80.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal71.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

74.00 kcal71.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal71.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal268.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal71.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal130.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal245.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal392.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Citrus

Season

Summer, Winter
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Purple, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Pink
Orange

Shape

Conical
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet, Tart

Origin

Western Asia
China

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-76-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm
Cold, 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.
  • The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
  • The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
  • There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
China

Other Countries

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

France
United Kingdom

Top Exporter

Turkey
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica
Citrus japonica

Synonym

Ficus Carica
Fortunella margarita

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae
Rosidae

Order

Rosales
Sapindales

Family

Moraceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Ficus
Citrus

Species

Ficus carica
C. japonica

Generic Group

Mulberry
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Fig and Kumquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Kumquat with peel is 74.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 74.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.