Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
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
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Purple, Yellow
Origin
Western Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
Turkey
Brazil
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
France
Brazil
Top Exporter
Turkey
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Not Available
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Passifloraceae
Species
Ficus carica
P. edulis
Generic Group
Mulberry
Passion Flower
Difference Between Fig and Passionfruit
We might think that Fig and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Passionfruit with peel is 74.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Passionfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Fig and Passionfruit is Rosales and Malpighiales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.