Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.70 g19.20 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
4.00 g2.90 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
13.67 g16.30 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.67 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg0.06 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg0.40 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg2.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg0.11 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg4.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg4.70 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
1.17 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg232.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.30 mg0.37 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
10.00 mg35.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
12.00 mg17.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.35 mg0.15 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
36.00 mg14.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.12 mg0.13 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.16 mg0.07 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.50 mcg0.20 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
79.00 mg144.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA31.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
77.93 g79.11 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.53 g0.66 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA74.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA71.42 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal249.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA69.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal65.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal360.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal450.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Red
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
India, Iran
Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-75-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Dry, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- 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
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Iran
Turkey
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
France
Top Exporter
India
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Ficus carica
Synonym
Punica malus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Lythraceae
Moraceae
Genus
Punica
Ficus
Species
P. granatum
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Mulberry