Fig and Plum

Fig

Plum

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

19.20 g

11.42 g

99+

Fiber

2.90 g

1.40 g

Sugar

16.30 g

9.92 g

Protein

0.80 g

0.70 g

99+

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.04

0.06

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg

17.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg

0.42 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

0.14 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg

0.03 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg

5.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg

99+

9.50 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg

0.26 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg

6.40 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg

73.00 mcg

Choline

4.70 mg

1.90 mg

Fat

0.30 g

0.28 g

Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg

157.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.37 mg

0.17 mg

99+

Sodium

1.00 mg

0.00 mg

Calcium

35.00 mg

6.00 mg

Magnesium

17.00 mg

7.00 mg

Zinc

0.15 mg

0.10 mg

Phosphorus

14.00 mg

16.00 mg

Manganese

0.13 mg

0.05 mg

99+

Copper

0.07 mg

0.06 mg

Selenium

0.20 mcg

0.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

144.00 mg

44.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg

7.00 mg

Water Content

79.11 g

99+

87.02 g

Ash

0.66 g

0.40 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal

46.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal

49.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal

240.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal

63.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal

71.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal

310.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal

294.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Summer, Winter

Summer

Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Green, Purple, Red

Pink, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Pink

Yellow

Shape

Conical

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Grainy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Western Asia

Caucasus

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

5-7

5.5-6.5

Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Cold

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.

In china, plums are used for production of wine.
A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Turkey

China

Other Countries

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

Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

France

United Kingdom

Top Exporter

Turkey

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Prunus domestica

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Family

Moraceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Ficus

Prunus

Species

Ficus carica

P. domestica

Generic Group

Mulberry

Rose

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Difference Between Fig and Plum

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Plum with peel is 74.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Plum 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 Plum is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.