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, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
NA
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
NA
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
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 Pie
Not Available
Season
Summer, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Purple
Origin
Western Asia
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
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
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Thailand
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Alismidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Clusiaceae
Species
Ficus carica
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Mulberry
Not Available
Difference Between Fig and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Fig and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 74.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Rosales and Malpighiales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.