Fig and Physalis
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
Unknown
Allergy
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
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, 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
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g
13
13.30 g
36
Fiber
2.90 g
21
0.50 g
40
Sugar
16.30 g
5
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.80 g
37
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Choline
4.70 mg
26
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.37 mg
30
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
Not Available
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
Not Available
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
77.00 kcal
9
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
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
320.00 kcal
14
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
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Pink
Orange
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
NA
Origin
Western Asia
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
NA
Soil pH
5-7
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
NA
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
France
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Turkey
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Asteridae
Order
Rosales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Ficus
Physalis
Species
Ficus carica
Physalis
Generic Group
Mulberry
Not Available
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 and 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.
