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
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
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
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
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Green, Yellow
Origin
Western Asia
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Warm
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.
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Argentina
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Ficus Carica
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Species
Ficus carica
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Mulberry
Rose
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 74.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal 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.