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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Unknown

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

19.20 g13.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.90 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

16.30 g3.90 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.17

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.70 mg2.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.00 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

232.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.37 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mgNA

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

35.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

14.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.20 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

144.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

31.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.11 gNA

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable

4.2 Season

Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Purple, Red

Bright Yellow, Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Pink

Orange

4.7 Shape

Conical

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Western Asia

Chile, Peru

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75-6.1

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

Netherlands

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Turkey

Colombia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Physalis Peruviana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Alismidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Moraceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Ficus

Physalis

7.10 Species

Ficus carica

Physalis

7.11 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 Not Available and Not Available 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.