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Fig and Tangerine


Fig
Fig
Tangerine and Fig


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  

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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.

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