Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
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)
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Origin
Western Asia
North America
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Moist
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 name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
- In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
- Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
Top Producer
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Canada, Mexico
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Rubus spectabilis
Synonym
Ficus Carica
Rubus spectabilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Species
Ficus carica
R. spectabilis
Difference Between Fig and Salmonberry
We might think that Fig and Salmonberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Salmonberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Salmonberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Salmonberry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 74.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.