Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Chances of sunburn
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, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g10.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.90 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
16.30 g1.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.040.07
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.22 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg29.10 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg0.22 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg0.60 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
4.70 mg5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg102.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.37 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
35.00 mg33.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
17.00 mg6.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.15 mg0.11 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
14.00 mg18.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.13 mg0.01 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.07 mg0.07 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 mg19.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
144.00 mg36.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
79.11 g88.26 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.66 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA30.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal20.68 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal30.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal420.00 kcal
80
450
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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
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Purple, Red
Green
Inside Color
Pink
Light Green
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Western Asia
India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5-76-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
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
China
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Citrus aurantifolia
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. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Mulberry
Citrus fruit