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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
  
30
350.00 kcal
  
11
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
145.00 kcal
  
34
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
  
Prunus avium
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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