Plum and Fig
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.42 g
99+
19.20 g
13
Fiber
1.40 g
32
2.90 g
21
Sugar
9.92 g
22
16.30 g
5
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
7.00 mcg
29
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
33
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
35
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.11 mg
12
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg
99+
2.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg
26
0.11 mg
36
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg
12
4.70 mcg
15
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg
19
9.00 mcg
32
Choline
1.90 mg
31
4.70 mg
26
Fat
0.28 g
29
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
157.00 mg
99+
232.00 mg
30
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.37 mg
30
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
35.00 mg
11
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
16.00 mg
29
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.13 mg
25
Copper
0.06 mg
39
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
44.00 mg
36
144.00 mg
14
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg
12
31.00 mg
4
Water Content
87.02 g
26
79.11 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal
27
74.00 kcal
10
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal
16
71.42 kcal
9
Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal
34
249.00 kcal
30
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
69.00 kcal
15
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
71.00 kcal
16
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
310.00 kcal
9
360.00 kcal
5
Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal
20
450.00 kcal
1
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Seedless Variety
Yes
Yes
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Yellow
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Grainy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Caucasus
Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Dry, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
France
Top Exporter
Chile
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Ficus carica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Prunus
Ficus
Species
P. domestica
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Rose
Mulberry
Difference Between Plum and Fig
We might think that Plum and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Fig with peel is 46.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Fig is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
