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Fig
Watermelon
Watermelon and Fig


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension  
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation  
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands  
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach  
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Carbs
19.20 g  
13
7.55 g  
99+
Fiber
2.90 g  
21
0.40 g  
99+
Sugar
16.30 g  
5
6.20 g  
99+
Protein
0.80 g  
37
0.61 g  
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04  
24
0.08  
18
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg  
29
28.00 mcg  
18
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg  
15
0.03 mg  
29
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.02 mg  
37
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg  
36
0.18 mg  
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
12
0.22 mg  
26
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg  
12
0.05 mg  
40
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg  
29
3.00 mcg  
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg  
99+
8.10 mg  
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg  
36
0.05 mg  
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg  
15
0.10 mcg  
35
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
4,532.00 mcg  
2
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg  
32
8.00 mcg  
33
Choline
4.70 mg  
26
4.10 mg  
27
Fat
0.30 g  
28
0.15 g  
38
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
232.00 mg  
30
112.00 mg  
99+
Iron
0.37 mg  
30
0.24 mg  
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
1.00 mg  
20
Calcium
35.00 mg  
11
7.00 mg  
38
Magnesium
17.00 mg  
17
10.00 mg  
25
Zinc
0.15 mg  
18
0.10 mg  
23
Phosphorus
14.00 mg  
32
11.00 mg  
35
Manganese
0.13 mg  
25
0.04 mg  
99+
Copper
0.07 mg  
32
0.04 mg  
99+
Selenium
0.20 mcg  
15
0.40 mcg  
13
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
0.00 mg  
38
Omega 6s
144.00 mg  
14
50.00 mg  
32
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
31.00 mg  
4
2.00 mg  
15
Water Content
79.11 g  
99+
91.45 g  
6
Ash
0.66 g  
17
0.25 g  
39
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  
30.00 kcal  
23
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
Not Available  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal  
19
30.00 kcal  
38
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal  
5
252.00 kcal  
18
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal  
1
150.00 kcal  
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit  
Berry, Melon  
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  
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan  
Seedless Variety
Yes  
Yes  
Color
Green, Purple, Red  
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White  
Inside Color
Pink  
Red  
Shape
Conical  
Round  
Texture
Fleshy  
Crispy  
Taste
Sweet  
Sweet  
Origin
Western Asia  
Southern Africa  
Grows on
Trees  
Vines  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy  
Sandy, Well-drained  
Soil pH
5-7  
6-6.8  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm  
Dry, Hot  
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.
  
  • Watermelon contain 91% of water.
  • In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
  • Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
  • There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
Yes  
Yes  
Spirits
Yes  
No  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Turkey  
China  
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America  
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  
Top Importer
France  
Germany  
Top Exporter
Turkey  
China  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica  
Citrullus Lanatus  
Synonym
Not Available  
Citrullus vulgaris  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  
Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Subclass
Alismidae  
Dillenhidae  
Order
Rosales  
Cucurbitales  
Family
Moraceae  
Cucurbitaceae  
Genus
Ficus  
Citrullus  
Species
Ficus carica  
C. lanatus  
Generic Group
Mulberry  
Gourd  
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Difference Between Fig and Watermelon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Watermelon with peel is 74.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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