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
Unknown
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Bright Yellow, Orange
Origin
Western Asia
Chile, Peru
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
NA
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
France
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Turkey
Colombia
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Asteridae
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
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 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.