Health Benefits
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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
Origin
China
Western Asia
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Dry, Warm
Facts about
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
- 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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
France
Top Exporter
Spain
Turkey
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
Ficus carica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Species
P. persica
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Rose
Mulberry
Difference Between Nectarine and Fig
We might think that Nectarine and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Nectarine and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Nectarine and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine and Fig with peel is 44.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Nectarine 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 Nectarine and Fig is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.