Fig and White Grapefruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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
8.41 g
99+
Fiber
2.90 g
21
1.10 g
35
Sugar
16.30 g
5
7.31 g
99+
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.69 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.27 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.28 mg
16
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
10.00 mcg
25
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
33.30 mg
25
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.13 mg
34
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
10.00 mcg
31
Choline
4.70 mg
26
7.70 mg
12
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
148.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.37 mg
30
0.06 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
8.00 mg
40
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.01 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
1.40 mcg
5
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
5.00 mg
33
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
19.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
Not Available
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
90.48 g
10
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.33 g
36
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
33.00 kcal
21
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
117.93 kcal
38
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
37.00 kcal
23
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
39.00 kcal
36
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
256.00 kcal
15
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
376.00 kcal
6
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Summer, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
White
Inside Color
Pink
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Tart
Origin
Western Asia
Barbados
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
6-8
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Humid, Warm
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.
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
France
Europe
Top Exporter
Turkey
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
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. × paradisi
Generic Group
Mulberry
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Fig and White Grapefruit
We might think that Fig and White Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and White Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and White Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and White Grapefruit with peel is 74.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 33.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Fig and White Grapefruit 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 White Grapefruit is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
