Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
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)
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Origin
Western Asia
China, India
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Hot, Sunny
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.
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Mexico
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Species
Ficus carica
C. limon
Generic Group
Mulberry
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Fig and Lemon
We might think that Fig and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Lemon with peel is 74.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Lemon 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 Lemon is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.