Red Currant and Fig

Red Currant

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

Lactating Women

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

Carbs

13.80 g

19.20 g

Fiber

4.30 g

2.90 g

Sugar

7.37 g

16.30 g

Protein

1.40 g

0.80 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10

0.04

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg

7.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.06 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg

99+

0.40 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg

99+

0.30 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg

0.11 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg

6.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg

2.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg

0.11 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg

4.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg

9.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

4.70 mg

Fat

0.20 g

0.30 g

Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg

232.00 mg

Iron

1.00 mg

0.37 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

Calcium

33.00 mg

35.00 mg

Magnesium

13.00 mg

17.00 mg

Zinc

0.23 mg

0.15 mg

Phosphorus

44.00 mg

14.00 mg

Manganese

0.19 mg

0.13 mg

Copper

0.11 mg

0.07 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

0.20 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

53.00 mg

144.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

Not Available

31.00 mg

Water Content

83.95 g

99+

79.11 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 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

308.00 kcal

249.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

69.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal

65.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal

360.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal

450.00 kcal

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

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

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

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

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Alismidae

Order

Saxifragales

Rosales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Ribes

Ficus

Species

R. rubrum

Ficus carica

Generic Group

Saxifrage

Mulberry

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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.