Fig and Strawberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g
13
7.68 g
99+
Fiber
2.90 g
21
2.00 g
26
Sugar
16.30 g
5
4.89 g
99+
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.67 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
36
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.39 mg
37
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.13 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.05 mg
38
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
58.80 mg
13
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.29 mg
24
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
4.70 mg
26
5.70 mg
21
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
153.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.41 mg
28
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.14 mg
19
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.39 mg
10
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
65.00 mg
12
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
90.00 mg
21
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
90.95 g
8
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
33.00 kcal
35
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
35.00 kcal
25
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
375.00 kcal
7
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
92.00 kcal
7
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
Not Available
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Bright red
Inside Color
Pink
Pink
Shape
Conical
Conical
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Western Asia
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Loam
Soil pH
5-7
6-6.5
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.
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
France
Canada
Top Exporter
Turkey
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Fragaria Ananassa
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
Fragaria
Species
Ficus carica
F. ananassa
Generic Group
Mulberry
Rose
Difference Between Fig and Strawberry
We might think that Fig and Strawberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Strawberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Strawberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Strawberry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Strawberry 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 Strawberry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
