Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Unknown
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
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer, Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
Greyish-white
Origin
Western Asia
Unknown
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
Turkey
Thailand
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
France
Singapore
Top Exporter
Turkey
Thailand
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Species
Ficus carica
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Mulberry
Not Available
Difference Between Fig and Rambutan
We might think that Fig and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Rambutan with peel is 74.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.