Fig and Pear
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
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
15.23 g
26
Fiber
2.90 g
21
3.10 g
19
Sugar
16.30 g
5
9.75 g
24
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.36 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.05 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
4.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.12 mg
35
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
4.40 mcg
16
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
44.00 mcg
23
Choline
4.70 mg
26
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
116.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.18 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.08 mg
27
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
93.00 mg
20
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
8.00 mg
10
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
83.96 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.32 g
37
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
282.00 kcal
27
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer, Winter
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
White
Shape
Conical
Pear
Texture
Fleshy
Grainy
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Western Asia
China, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH
5-7
5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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 first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
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
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
France
Europe
Top Exporter
Turkey
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Moraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ficus
Pyrus
Species
Ficus carica
P. communis
Generic Group
Mulberry
Rose
Difference Between Fig and Pear
We might think that Fig and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Pear with peel is 74.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Pear 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 Pear is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
