Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
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, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Season
All seasons
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Purple, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Western Asia
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Dry, Warm
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- 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
Brazil
Turkey
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
Brazil
France
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Turkey
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Ficus carica
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Ficus Carica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Passifloraceae
Moraceae
Species
P. edulis
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Mulberry
Difference Between Passionfruit and Fig
We might think that Passionfruit and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Fig with peel is 97.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Fig belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Passionfruit and Fig is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.