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1 Benefits

1.1 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, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Allergic reaction

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

19.20 g15.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.90 g1.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

16.30 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.20 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.08 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg15.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.70 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

232.00 mg197.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.37 mg0.70 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg4.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

35.00 mg11.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.15 mg0.04 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

14.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.13 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

144.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

31.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.11 g83.80 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal57.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal320.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer, Winter

Winter

4.3 Varieties

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

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Purple, Red

Green, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Pink

White

4.7 Shape

Conical

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Tart

4.10 Origin

Western Asia

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-76-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

France

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Turkey

Argentina

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Cydonia oblonga

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

C. vulgaris

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Alismidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

7.8 Family

Moraceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Ficus

Cydonia

7.10 Species

Ficus carica

C. oblonga

7.11 Generic Group

Mulberry

Rose

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Difference Between Fig and Quince

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Quince with peel is 74.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Quince 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 Quince is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.