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Fig and Mulberry


Fig
Fig
Mulberry and Fig


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension  
Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, Treatment of skin Diseases  

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne  
Anti-aging benefits, Skin cleansing, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask  
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands  
Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction  

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

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
19.20 g  
13
9.80 g  
99+

Fiber
2.90 g  
21
1.70 g  
29

Sugar
16.30 g  
5
8.10 g  
35

Protein
0.80 g  
37
1.40 g  
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04  
24
0.14  
12

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg  
29
7.50 mcg  
28

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg  
15
0.03 mg  
32

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.10 mg  
9

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg  
36
0.62 mg  
23

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
12
Not Available  

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg  
12
0.05 mg  
36

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg  
29
6.00 mcg  
29

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg  
99+
36.40 mg  
22

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg  
36
0.87 mg  
12

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg  
15
7.80 mcg  
10

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg  
32
136.00 mcg  
7

Choline
4.70 mg  
26
12.30 mg  
3

Fat
0.30 g  
28
0.39 g  
22

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
232.00 mg  
30
194.00 mg  
38

Iron
0.37 mg  
30
1.85 mg  
7

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
10.00 mg  
10

Calcium
35.00 mg  
11
39.00 mg  
8

Magnesium
17.00 mg  
17
18.00 mg  
15

Zinc
0.15 mg  
18
0.12 mg  
21

Phosphorus
14.00 mg  
32
38.00 mg  
11

Manganese
0.13 mg  
25
Not Available  

Copper
0.07 mg  
32
0.06 mg  
37

Selenium
0.20 mcg  
15
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
1.00 mg  
37

Omega 6s
144.00 mg  
14
206.00 mg  
10

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
31.00 mg  
4
Not Available  

Water Content
79.11 g  
99+
87.68 g  
23

Ash
0.66 g  
17
0.69 g  
16

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal  
10
43.00 kcal  
30

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal  
9
43.00 kcal  
20

Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal  
30
325.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal  
15
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal  
19
40.00 kcal  
35

Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal  
5
297.00 kcal  
10

Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal  
1
196.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit  
Berry  

Season
Summer, Winter  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig  
Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Green, Purple, Red  
Pink, Purple, White  

Inside Color
Pink  
Pink  

Shape
Conical  
Oval  

Texture
Fleshy  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweet  
Tart  

Origin
Western Asia  
China  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy  
Clay, Loam  

Soil pH
5-7  
6.5-6.8  

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm  
Sunny  

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.
  
  • It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
  • Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
  • In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey  
China  

Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America  
Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America  

Top Importer
France  
Not Available  

Top Exporter
Turkey  
China  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ficus carica  
Morus Alba  

Synonym
Not Available  
Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Alismidae  
Alismidae  

Order
Rosales  
Rosales  

Family
Moraceae  
Moraceae  

Genus
Ficus  
Morus  

Species
Ficus carica  
M. alba  

Generic Group
Mulberry  
Mulberry  

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Difference Between Fig and Mulberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Mulberry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Mulberry 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 Mulberry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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