Fig and 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
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g
13
11.42 g
99+
Fiber
2.90 g
21
1.40 g
32
Sugar
16.30 g
5
9.92 g
22
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.42 mg
35
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
9.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.26 mg
26
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
6.40 mcg
12
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
73.00 mcg
19
Choline
4.70 mg
26
1.90 mg
31
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.28 g
29
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
157.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
16.00 mg
29
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.06 mg
39
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
44.00 mg
36
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
87.02 g
26
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
46.00 kcal
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
49.00 kcal
16
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
240.00 kcal
34
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
71.00 kcal
16
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
310.00 kcal
9
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
294.00 kcal
20
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
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
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
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
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
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
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Moraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ficus
Prunus
Species
Ficus carica
P. domestica
Generic Group
Mulberry
Rose
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.
