Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Green
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Light Green
Pink
Shape
Irregularly oval
Conical
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Western Asia
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, Warm
Facts about
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
- 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
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Canada
Turkey
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Ficus carica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Alismidae
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Species
C. annum
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Not Available
Mulberry
Difference Between Green Bell Pepper and Fig
We might think that Green Bell Pepper and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Bell Pepper and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Bell Pepper and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Bell Pepper and Fig with peel is 20.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper and Fig is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.