Fig

Miracle fruit

Fig and Miracle fruit

Fig

Miracle fruit

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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

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

19.20 g5.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.90 g5.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.30 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg1.33 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg0.78 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

4.70 mg-

0 19.2

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Fat

0.30 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg-

42 840

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Iron

0.37 mg-

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg-

0 1556

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Calcium

35.00 mg-

1 100

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Magnesium

17.00 mg-

0 92

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Zinc

0.15 mg-

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

14.00 mg-

0 113

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Manganese

0.13 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 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 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

144.00 mg-

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

79.11 g80.50 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

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal-

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

74.00 kcal35.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal28.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal351.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal-

16 461

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Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal-

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Summer, Winter

Monsoon

Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Purple, Red

Dark red

Inside Color

Pink

Greyish-white

Shape

Conical

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Western Asia

West Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-74.5-5.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Rainfall

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 name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
It is also used as natural sweetener.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

France

Top Exporter

Turkey

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Ficus Carica

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Asteridae

Order

Rosales

Ericales

Family

Moraceae

Sapotaceae

Genus

Ficus

Synsepalum

Species

Ficus carica

S. dulcificum

Generic Group

Mulberry

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Difference Between Fig and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Miracle fruit with peel is 74.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 74.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.