Fig and Sour Cherry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g
13
12.20 g
39
Fiber
2.90 g
21
1.60 g
30
Sugar
16.30 g
5
8.50 g
31
Protein
0.80 g
37
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
2.10 mcg
27
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
85.00 mcg
16
Choline
4.70 mg
26
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
173.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.32 mg
33
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.11 mg
30
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.10 mg
21
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
44.00 mg
18
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
Not Available
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
86.13 g
32
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
50.00 kcal
24
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
46.00 kcal
18
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
75.00 kcal
13
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
52.00 kcal
28
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
390.00 kcal
5
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Red
Inside Color
Pink
Red
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Sandy
Soil pH
5-7
5.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold
Facts
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
France
Germany
Top Exporter
Turkey
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Moraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ficus
Prunus
Species
Ficus carica
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Mulberry
Rose
Difference Between Fig and Sour Cherry
We might think that Fig and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Sour Cherry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
