Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g1.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.90 g6.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
16.30 g0.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g2.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.040.24
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg0.10 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.10 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg1.70 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg1.40 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg0.30 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg10.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg2.10 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg21.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg271.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
4.70 mg14.20 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g14.70 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg485.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.37 mg0.50 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg7.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
35.00 mg12.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
17.00 mg29.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.15 mg0.60 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
14.00 mg52.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.13 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.07 mg0.20 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.20 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg236.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
144.00 mg1,689.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg87.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
79.11 g73.20 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.66 g1.60 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal160.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal172.40 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal686.40 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal306.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal222.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal288.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
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
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Purple, Red
Dark green
Inside Color
Pink
White
Shape
Conical
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Buttery
Origin
Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Soil pH
5-76-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Humid, Without frosts
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.
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Mexico
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Persea Americana
Synonym
Not Available
Persea Gratissima
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Magnollidae
Order
Rosales
Laurales
Family
Moraceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Ficus
Persea
Species
Ficus carica
P. Americana
Generic Group
Mulberry
Laurel