Fig

Physalis

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Physalis

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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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

General Benefits

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

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

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

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

19.20 g13.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.90 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.30 g3.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.62 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg335.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

4.70 mg2.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.30 g0.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.37 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

35.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

17.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

14.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.13 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg60.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

144.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

79.11 g92.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.66 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

74.00 kcal36.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal92.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal53.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable

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

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Purple, Red

Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Pink

Orange

Shape

Conical

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Western Asia

Chile, Peru

Grows on

Trees

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5-75-6.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

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.

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

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

Netherlands

Top Exporter

Turkey

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Ficus Carica

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Asteridae

Order

Rosales

Solanales

Family

Moraceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Ficus

Physalis

Species

Ficus carica

Physalis

Generic Group

Mulberry

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Difference Between Fig and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Physalis with peel is 74.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 74.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Physalis 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 Physalis is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.