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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, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
1.1.1 General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Protects hair
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
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
19.20 g13.80 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
2.90 g4.30 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
16.30 g7.37 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
0.80 g1.40 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.040.10
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg2.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.06 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg0.07 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg8.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg41.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg11.00 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg47.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
4.70 mg7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.30 g0.20 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
232.00 mg275.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.37 mg1.00 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
1.00 mg1.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
35.00 mg33.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
17.00 mg13.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
1.11.1 Zinc
0.15 mg0.23 mg
Apple
0 2.7
1.11.2 Phosphorus
14.00 mg44.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
1.11.3 Manganese
0.13 mg0.19 mg
Apple
0 3.3
1.11.4 Copper
0.07 mg0.11 mg
Apple
0 2
1.11.5 Selenium
0.20 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
1.12 Fatty Acids
1.12.1 Omega 3s
0.00 mg35.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
1.12.2 Omega 6s
144.00 mg53.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
1.13 Sterol
1.13.1 Phytosterol
31.00 mgNA
Jambul
0 87
1.14 Water Content
79.11 g83.95 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
1.15 Ash
0.66 g0.66 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal56.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcalNA
Rambutan
0 187
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal308.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcalNA
Tomato
17 443
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal70.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal165.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal260.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
Tree fruit
Berry
3.2 Season
Summer, Winter
Summer
3.3 Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
Green, Purple, Red
Red
3.6 Inside Color
Pink
Red
3.7 Shape
Conical
Round
3.8 Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
3.9 Taste
Sweet
Sour, Tart
3.10 Origin
Western Asia
Europe
3.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Moist, Well-drained
3.12.2 Soil pH
5-76-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold
4 Facts
4.1 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.
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
Turkey
Russia
4.3.2 Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
4.3.3 Top Importer
France
Germany
4.3.4 Top Exporter
Turkey
Russia
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Ribes rubrum
5.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
6.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
6.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
6.6 Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
6.7 Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
6.8 Family
Moraceae
Grossulariaceae
6.9 Genus
Ficus
Ribes
6.10 Species
Ficus carica
R. rubrum
6.11 Generic Group
Mulberry
Saxifrage

Difference Between Fig and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Red Currant with peel is 74.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Red Currant belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Fig and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.