Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Summer, Winter
Varieties
No Types
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Scarlet red
Green, Purple, Red
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Western Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Dry, Warm
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
China
Turkey
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Ficus carica
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Alismidae
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Species
L. barbarum
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Not Available
Mulberry
Difference Between Gojiberry and Fig
We might think that Gojiberry and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Fig with peel is 32.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Fig 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 Gojiberry and Fig is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.