Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
Yes
Not Available
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Western Asia
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Clay loam, Sandy loam
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
France
Europe
Top Exporter
Turkey
Turkey
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Not Available
Species
Ficus carica
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Mulberry
Grape
Difference Between Fig and Raisin
We might think that Fig and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Raisin with peel is 74.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Raisin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Fig and Raisin is Rosales and Vitales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.