Fig and Tangerine
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
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, 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 g
13
13.34 g
35
Fiber
2.90 g
21
1.80 g
28
Sugar
16.30 g
5
10.58 g
19
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.81 g
36
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
34.00 mcg
15
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.38 mg
38
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
26.70 mg
34
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
138.00 mcg
6
Choline
4.70 mg
26
10.20 mg
6
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.31 g
27
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
166.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
37.00 mg
10
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
18.00 mg
26
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
48.00 mg
34
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
Not Available
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
85.17 g
37
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
53.00 kcal
13
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
50.00 kcal
38
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
370.00 kcal
8
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
Yes
No
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
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
6-7.5
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
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.
