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
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Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
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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
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)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Dark red
Inside Color
Pink
Greyish-white
Origin
Western Asia
West Africa
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Rainfall
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.
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
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Top Exporter
Turkey
United States of America
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Ficus Carica
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Alismidae
Asteridae
Family
Moraceae
Sapotaceae
Species
Ficus carica
S. dulcificum
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.