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 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
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)
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
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
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Purple, Red
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Caucasus
Western Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Dry, Warm
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.
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
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Ficus carica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
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 and 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.