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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

19.20 g13.34 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.90 g1.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

16.30 g10.58 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g0.81 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg34.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.06 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.38 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.22 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg16.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg26.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg0.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg138.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

4.70 mg10.20 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.31 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg166.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.37 mg0.15 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

35.00 mg37.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

17.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.15 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg20.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.13 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg18.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

144.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

79.11 g85.17 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal53.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

74.00 kcal53.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal53.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal43.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal50.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal370.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Citrus

Season

Summer, Winter
Winter

Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Purple, Red
Orange

Inside Color

Pink
Orange

Shape

Conical
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Succulent

Taste

Sweet
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Western Asia
South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

Trees
-

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Well-drained

Soil pH

5-76-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm
Sunny

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.
  • It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
  • Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
  • Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
China

Other Countries

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

France
China

Top Exporter

Turkey
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica
Citrus reticulata

Synonym

Ficus Carica
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae
Rosidae

Order

Rosales
Sapindales

Family

Moraceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Ficus
Citrus

Species

Ficus carica
C. reticulata

Generic Group

Mulberry
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Fig and Tangerine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Tangerine with peel is 74.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 74.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.