Red Currant and Fig
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
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
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
13.80 g
34
19.20 g
13
Fiber
4.30 g
13
2.90 g
21
Sugar
7.37 g
40
16.30 g
5
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
7.00 mcg
29
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.11 mg
12
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.11 mg
36
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
4.70 mcg
15
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
9.00 mcg
32
Choline
7.60 mg
13
4.70 mg
26
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
232.00 mg
30
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.37 mg
30
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
35.00 mg
11
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.13 mg
25
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
144.00 mg
14
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
31.00 mg
4
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
79.11 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
74.00 kcal
10
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
71.42 kcal
9
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
249.00 kcal
30
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
69.00 kcal
15
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
360.00 kcal
5
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
450.00 kcal
1
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Red
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Red
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Europe
Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-7
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Dry, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
- 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
Russia
Turkey
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
France
Top Exporter
Russia
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
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
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Ribes
Ficus
Species
R. rubrum
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Mulberry
Difference Between Red Currant and Fig
We might think that Red Currant and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Fig with peel is 56.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Fig is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
