Raisin and Fig

Raisin

Fig

Benefits

Health Benefits

Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

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

Lactating Women

Not Available

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal

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

Carbs

79.18 g

19.20 g

Fiber

3.70 g

2.90 g

Sugar

59.19 g

16.30 g

Protein

3.07 g

0.80 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.04

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

7.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg

0.06 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.13 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.77 mg

0.40 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.10 mg

99+

0.30 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg

0.11 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg

6.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.30 mg

99+

2.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.12 mg

0.11 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg

4.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

9.00 mcg

Choline

11.10 mg

4.70 mg

Fat

0.46 g

0.30 g

Minerals

Potassium

749.00 mg

232.00 mg

Iron

1.88 mg

0.37 mg

Sodium

11.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

50.00 mg

35.00 mg

Magnesium

32.00 mg

17.00 mg

Zinc

0.22 mg

0.15 mg

Phosphorus

101.00 mg

14.00 mg

Manganese

0.30 mg

0.13 mg

Copper

0.32 mg

0.07 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

0.20 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

8.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

29.00 mg

99+

144.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

Not Available

31.00 mg

Water Content

15.43 g

99+

79.11 g

99+

Ash

1.85 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

299.00 kcal

74.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

71.42 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

249.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

69.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

154.00 kcal

65.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

255.00 kcal

360.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

251.00 kcal

450.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Summer, Winter

Varieties

Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Seedless Variety

Not Available

Yes

Color

Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow

Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Brown

Pink

Shape

Oval

Conical

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Central Europe, Western Asia

Western Asia

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-7

5-7

Climatic Conditions

Warm

Dry, Warm

Facts

Facts about

30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

United States of America

Turkey

Other Countries

Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe

France

Top Exporter

Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vitis Vinifera

Ficus carica

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Not Available

Alismidae

Order

Vitales

Rosales

Family

Vitaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Vitis

Ficus

Species

Vitis vinifera

Ficus carica

Generic Group

Grape

Mulberry

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Difference Between Raisin and Fig

We might think that Raisin and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Fig is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Fig with peel is 299.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin 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 Raisin and Fig is Vitales and Rosales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.