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Fig and Sweet Cherry


Fig
Sweet Cherry and Fig


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, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   

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, Sore throat treatment   

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, Hives, 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
16.00 g   
20

Fiber
2.90 g   
21
2.10 g   
25

Sugar
16.30 g   
5
12.80 g   
13

Protein
0.80 g   
37
1.10 g   
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04   
24
0.07   
20

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg   
29
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg   
15
0.03 mg   
34

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.03 mg   
27

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg   
36
0.15 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.20 mg   
31

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg   
12
0.05 mg   
37

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg   
29
4.00 mcg   
31

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg   
99+
7.00 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
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
232.00 mg   
30
222.00 mg   
33

Iron
0.37 mg   
30
0.36 mg   
31

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
35.00 mg   
11
13.00 mg   
28

Magnesium
17.00 mg   
17
11.00 mg   
24

Zinc
0.15 mg   
18
0.07 mg   
26

Phosphorus
14.00 mg   
32
21.00 mg   
24

Manganese
0.13 mg   
25
0.07 mg   
38

Copper
0.07 mg   
32
0.06 mg   
37

Selenium
0.20 mcg   
15
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
26.00 mg   
23

Omega 6s
144.00 mg   
14
27.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
31.00 mg   
4
12.00 mg   
7

Water Content
79.11 g   
99+
82.25 g   
99+

Ash
0.66 g   
17
0.48 g   
28

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal   
10
63.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal   
9
66.00 kcal   
10

Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal   
30
350.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal   
15
67.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal   
19
83.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal   
5
145.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal   
1
410.00 kcal   
3

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   
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Green, Purple, Red   
Red   

Inside Color
Pink   
Red   

Shape
Conical   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Crunchy   

Taste
Sweet   
Sweet   

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.
  
  • The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
  • In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
  • National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
  

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   
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan   

Top Importer
France   
Russia   

Top Exporter
Turkey   
Poland   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ficus carica   
Prunus avium   

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. avium   

Generic Group
Mulberry   
Rose   

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Difference Between Fig and Sweet Cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Sweet Cherry with peel is 74.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Sweet 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 Sweet Cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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