Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
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Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
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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
Season
Winter
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Purple
Green, Purple, Red
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Western Asia
Soil Type
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Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
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Dry, Warm
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- 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.
Other Countries
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Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Thailand
Turkey
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Ficus carica
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Ficus Carica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Clusiaceae
Moraceae
Species
G. mangostana
Ficus carica
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Fig
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Fig with peel is 63.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Fig is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.