Sour Cherry and Fig

Sour Cherry

Fig

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis

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

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots

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

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas

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

12.20 g

19.20 g

Fiber

1.60 g

2.90 g

Sugar

8.50 g

16.30 g

Protein

1.00 g

0.80 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.08

0.04

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

64.00 mcg

7.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.06 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg

99+

0.30 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg

99+

0.11 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg

6.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg

99+

2.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg

0.11 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.10 mcg

4.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

85.00 mcg

9.00 mcg

Choline

6.10 mg

4.70 mg

Fat

0.30 g

Minerals

Potassium

173.00 mg

99+

232.00 mg

Iron

0.32 mg

0.37 mg

Sodium

3.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

16.00 mg

35.00 mg

Magnesium

9.00 mg

17.00 mg

Zinc

0.10 mg

0.15 mg

Phosphorus

15.00 mg

14.00 mg

Manganese

0.11 mg

0.13 mg

Copper

0.10 mg

0.07 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.20 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

46.00 mg

144.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

Not Available

31.00 mg

Water Content

86.13 g

79.11 g

99+

Ash

0.40 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

50.00 kcal

74.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

46.00 kcal

71.42 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal

249.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

75.00 kcal

69.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

52.00 kcal

65.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal

360.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

390.00 kcal

450.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Summer, Winter

Varieties

Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian

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

Crunchy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet-Sour

Sweet

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Western Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-8

5-7

Climatic Conditions

Cold

Dry, Warm

Facts

Facts about

Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.

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

Turkey

Other Countries

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

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

Top Importer

Germany

France

Top Exporter

Poland

Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus cerasus

Ficus carica

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Alismidae

Order

Rosales

Family

Rosaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Prunus

Ficus

Species

P. cerasus

Ficus carica

Generic Group

Rose

Mulberry

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Difference Between Sour Cherry and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Fig with peel is 50.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry and Fig is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.